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Tiny Brown Bugs on Vancouver Baseboards: Carpet Beetle Larvae

2-mm, furry, worm-like bugs along baseboards, carpet, bathroom, bed in Vancouver. Slow-moving. Expert ID: dermestid carpet beetle larvae. They eat wool, silk, pet food, cereals. Common, mostly harmless.

Control: Find and clean/discard infested source (old woolens, spilled pet food). No insecticides needed—they don't penetrate fabric well. Vacuum thoroughly. See guide with photos.

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