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Carpet beetles are very common pests found in homes, museums, libraries, and warehouses where animal products are stored. They cause damage to leather, wool clothing, animal products, and many other commodities containing protein. In spite of its common presence, information on how to control them using insecticides is lacking. Few research was conducted in the past 30 years regarding carpet beetle control. This study will compare the effectiveness of insecticide dust, spray, and fumigant materials for control of the black carpet beetle in the laboratory. Information will help home owners and pest management professionals to select the most effective method to control this pest.
Applicant must be LSAMP eligible.
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a non-medical science program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The program is designed to increase the interest, retention, graduation, and success of students from racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in non-medical (STEM) fields (i.e. Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaskan, Pacific Islander).
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