Death-Watch beetle

5664 Found about 40 of these bugs one night in my basement. They are very small and these photos are the best I could take.  They do fly around. Live in Guelph Ontario. and it was April 30 when observed. Please help identify so I can get rid of them. Thanks,  Trevor

This looks like a male death-watch beetle, Ptilinus ruficornis (Coleoptera: Ptinidae); see http://tinyurl.com/pavqd3q  for an image. Their larvae bore in dead wood of broad-leaved trees such as beech, maple, oak, and sycamore, but they also have been reported as pests of woodwork in homes. You may wish to consult a professional pest controller for advice. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.