Carpet Beetle larvae may damage carpeting, clothing, hair, fur and animal hides. They will also feed on dead animal carcasses. As stated above, they may also be found in food products including milled
products such as pastas, cereals, nuts, etc.. Most homeowners spot the larvae crawling along a surface somewhere. They will wander about in areas away from where they feed. They will chew irregular holes in fabrics including carpeting, but often feed at the nap of the fabric without eating the base threads.
A common food source for carpet beetles may be pet hair. In areas around or behind furniture,
accumulation of pet hair may provide ample food for this pest