Are They Carpet Beetles? "Adult carpet beetles are likely to show up on the inside of windows these warm spring days." Oh God What did I do? I Googled Carpet Beetle and was instantly terrified! EWWWWWW! Our Almanac gets a little judgy and says that, "Their presence reflects somewhat on you as a housekeeper." Gee, Thanks 1970's So the best way to prevent these grossies is to just make sure you vacuum and vacuum well. Get in all the cracks and corners. Don't forget to move furniture and get under your couches. You should also make sure any cracks, openings, and other small spots get patched up to prevent these bugs from getting in. If you have pets, you should regularly clean their bedding. You should do this anyway but maybe this post will scare some cleaning motivation into you. Don't confuse some carpet beetles with some breeds of ladybirds. Coccinellidae These guys are good to have arou...