How do I get rid of cigarette/drugstore beetles?

Question

Not sure which type of beetle they are. They are small, brown and can fly. We had an infestation in our kitchen last year, which we were able to eliminate after finding the nest in some old grain. But now they are appearing in my bedroom. I only usually see one in a fortnight, whereas in the kitchen we used to find at least 20 a day. And I can't locate a nest anywhere. I don't smoke and I don't keep food in my room. So where the heck are they coming from and how can I get rid of them?

Thanks - I don't have any plants and I do have a cat! I'm starting to think now they might be carpet beetles.

Answer 1

Do you have any potted plants in your room? If you do that could be the source of your buggies. They live in the soil.
If you do in fact have plants with infested soil then a mild solution of dish soap and water sprayed on the plant and over the soil should do the trick.
Good Luck

Answer 2

get a cat