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What bugs are these?

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BabCNesbitt · 11/08/2024 13:12

Found them under the rug when I finally lifted it to vacuum today (got a new vacuum as the old one had been crap for ages, so I’d been neglecting the hoovering 😳) No visible legs so some kind of larvae? They gave off a fishy smell when I vacuumed them up and left dents in the carpet and little brown stains 🤢 (The rug is in the bin now!)

What bugs are these?
What bugs are these?
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Anotherselfemployedcleaner · 11/08/2024 20:23

Most likely the pupa stage of stage of some type of fly. Once the eggs hatch into maggots, they head for somewhere dark to pupate, and under mats/rugs is very common - found some under a clients mat earlier this week, as per pic.

What bugs are these?
What bugs are these?
Kornvallmo · 11/08/2024 20:44

Woodlice! Is your house damp?

QueenCamilla · 11/08/2024 20:45

@BabCNesbitt
Looks like there was something about in the last 1-2 weeks to feed maggots.

BabCNesbitt · 12/08/2024 05:35

Oh god. Yes @QueenCamilla @Anotherselfemployedcleaner the bloody cat brought in a dead mouse a couple of weeks ago which I didn’t find for a day or so. That must be it 😭 Thanks!

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