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Identifying Tiny Beetles in the Bedroom

Likely Not Flea Beetles—Could Be Spider Beetles

Flea beetles rarely come indoors. The description matches spider beetles, which infest stored products. Capture a specimen with a damp Q-tip and send to your county extension for ID. No indoor pesticide needed—find and remove the infested source (old grain, bird seed).

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