American spider beetles are not a threat to human health, but are scavenger pests of stored food. They become nuisances when they chew holes in packaging, leave behind webbing and cocoons in food, and damage fabrics. Their presence can also indicate other pest issues.

Why do spider beetles bite?

Spider beetles do not bite humans, but they will attack many things in your house. These scavengers will eat anything from dried food products and wool to hair and animal droppings. Food contamination is the biggest worry with these pests.

What do spider beetle eat?

Spider beetles eat almost anything and everything. In some ways, they are more like rats in that their eating habits include wool, food products, hairs, animal droppings, natural fabric, synthetic fabric, etc. Spider beetles are scavengers, and their eating habits can be damaging if they infest your home or business.