Carpet beetles can be found throughout the United States, thriving in a variety of environments.

Common Locations

• Inside homes, particularly in attics and basements where fabrics and stored materials are available.
• Museums and storage facilities, where they infest preserved animal specimens and natural fibers.
• Outside, they can be found in gardens, feeding on nectar and pollen from flowers.

Environmental Preferences

• Humid and warm climates support their breeding and lifecycle, although they can survive in various temperature ranges.
• Dark and undisturbed areas where they can access organic materials.

Materials They Infest

• Carpets, clothing, and furniture made from wool, cotton, or other natural fibers.
• Stored dry goods and plant-based materials.

Avoid Allergenic Foods

• dairy products: Milk, cheese, and yogurt can exacerbate congestion and mucus production.
• processed foods: Preservatives and artificial additives may trigger allergies.
• caffeine: Coffee, tea, and chocolate can worsen symptoms by dehydrating the body.

Reduce Histamine-Rich Foods

• fermented products: Sauerkraut, pickles, and aged cheese increase histamine levels in the body, which can worsen allergy symptoms.
• smoked, cured, and canned meats: Often high in histamines, which can exacerbate symptoms.

Control Sugar Intake

• sweets and sodas: High sugar consumption can lead to inflammation, worsening allergic reactions.
• refined carbs: Processed bread and biscuits may also lead to inflammation.