Ground Beetles

What are Ground Beetles?

Hard-shelled, usually dark, fast runners. Three pairs of legs. They hunt other insects outside and wander in under a door.

Are they dangerous?

Beneficial outdoors. Indoors they are a nuisance. They do not infest food or wood.

What causes them?

Leaf litter and lights at night pull them to a threshold.

Signs in the house

A hard black beetle racing across a garage or kitchen floor.

In Middle Tennessee

After rain and at porch lights.

What Death Row does

Door sweeps and exterior. Do not treat it like a pantry beetle. Call or text 931-500-6969.

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