Can carpet beetles travel with you when you move?

Question

We have a carpet beetle infestation. (two kinds varied and black)...gross...the place was sprayed by an exterminator using Demand CS and also fogged....we were so digusted by this that we have decided to move....some larval casings were found on the undrside of some of our furniture.....we have vacuumed all of the furniture VERY well and sprayed it w/ lysol (not sure this does anything except make me feel better.) We have litterally checked every item in the house and have laundered/ dry cleaned all our clothes and linens. We aired out all of our suitcases and shoes.....is there a possiblility of transfering the infestation to our new place? Someone with experience please help!!

Answer 1

Beetles are extremely resilient and difficult to control. Most pesticides whether sprayed or fogged often never reach them.  Beetles will bury themselves very cleverly and effectively.  Add to this, the fact that you can not bait beetles ,makes eradication difficult, but not impossible. You need to fog. The foggers at the store are effective. Preparation is the key!!   Open all closets, drawers, and cabinets. Remove all furniture cushions and lean against a wall, make certain fog can penetrate under all furniture. Vacuum carpets thoroughly, then THROW OUT vacuum bag!!!  It is a perfect incubator for beetle eggs. Now you are ready to fog.  USE AS DIRECTED. Don't think by using more that you will get more results. Make sure all windows are shut and A/C is off.  You will need to repeat this process in ten days as eggs will hatch. The fog will not penetrate the eggs. If you re-fog in ten days the beetles that have hatched will not have time to mature and lay more eggs. You must break the reproduction cycle to be successful.  Good luck.

Answer 2

It's very unlikely since you've got the place fogged ,vacuumed and cleaned. Besides you've also taken care of all your other  belongings.            

It would be a 5% chance only. .