Learn About the Most Common Pests
Beetles
Beetles are varied pests that can invade homes and businesses, damaging plants, fabrics, and food.
Millipedes
Millipedes are common in gardens and damp indoor areas, easily identified by their elongated bodies and many legs
Ants
Ants are persistent pests that can invade homes and businesses in search of food and moisture, forming large colonies that are hard to eliminate without professional help.
Cluster Flies
Cluster flies are seasonal pests that often invade homes in large numbers as they seek warmth and shelter, particularly in the fall and winter months. While they don’t breed indoors or pose a health threat
Paper Wasps
Paper wasps are aggressive stinging insects that commonly build exposed nests along eaves, soffits, and outdoor structures, posing a risk to families and pets.
European Earwigs
European earwigs are nocturnal pests that often invade homes in search of moisture, shelter, and food, especially during warm or rainy periods
Brown Dog Ticks
Ticks and fleas are harmful parasites that can infest lawns, homes, and pets, posing serious health risks to both people and animals.
Spiders
Spiders are common household pests that often enter homes in search of food, shelter, and warmth. While most spiders are harmless, their webs and frequent sightings can be unsettling, and some species can pose a bite risk.
Centipedes
Centipedes can be a concern for homeowners due to their aggressive nature and venomous bite. They thrive in damp, dark areas such as basements and gardens, posing a risk to pets and small children.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small, nocturnal insects that feed on human blood and often hide in mattresses and furniture. Their bites can cause itchy welts and disrupt sleep.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are more than just an outdoor annoyance—they can carry and transmit harmful diseases and quickly make your yard unusable.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are more than just an unpleasant nuisance—they’re resilient pests that can spread bacteria, trigger allergies, and contaminate food and surfaces.
Silverfish
Silverfish are moisture-loving pests that hide in dark, humid areas such as bathrooms, basements, and attics, where they feed on paper, fabrics, and stored goods.
House Crickets
House crickets are common pests recognized by their warm brown color and long antennae. Their characteristic chirping, mainly from males seeking mates, can be a nuisance.
Yellow Jackets
Yellow jackets are aggressive stinging insects that commonly nest in the ground, wall voids, and outdoor structures, posing a serious risk to people and pets.
Chinch Bugs
Chinch bugs are tiny lawn pest insects which feed on grass by extracting sap and injecting toxins, leading to yellowing, thinning, and eventually dead patches.