Infestation
Beetles often found at lights at night, indoors and outside; may occur in any room of house, at windows or around lights. They don't bite people or pets.
Identification
Small to large black or brown beetles, with large 'jaws' or mandibles at the front of head, shiny, long legs and able to move quickly.
Control
They live outdoors as predators of other insects; larvae and adults in turfgrass feeding on insects. No need for household spray; pyrethroid spray to perimeter of house may help; reduce lights at night, use yellow bulbs.
