Dear Friends, Bed bugs don’t just live in your bed. They show up almost everywhere—over floors, along the walls, on the ceilings, and even among your clothes. Despite their small size, they can be a big problem for homeowners. Bed bugs are those tiny, brown, flat, oval-shaped insects that feed on the blood of humans…
Rodents Latin: Order Rodentia Common locations: Walls, dark and warm places near food and water What are rodents? Rodents is a broad term that refers to warm-blooded mammals that can be found around the world. They have large front teeth for gnawing on things and teeth that are adapted for chewing farther in their mouths.…
Cockroaches Latin: Order Blattodea Common Locations: Cracks, behind furniture or kitchen appliances, and other dark, moist places. How can I identify a cockroach? Cockroaches are commonly sized up to 2in (50mm) in length with flat oval shaped bodies. They have 6 spiny legs and two upright antennae. Some species of cockroaches may have wings, however…
Fleas Latin: Order Siphonaptera Common locations: Household Pets and Rodents What are Fleas? Fleas are pests that survive on the blood of warm-blooded hosts like cats, dogs and humans. Their body shape is well designed to survive the environment of living on a furry animal. Its head is surrounded by sharp skikes and the mouths…
Termites Latin: Isoptera Common Locations: Depending on the type: Dampwood prefer moist environments or locations with water leaks. Drywood live in undamaged dry wood locations of the house. What are Termites? There are over 2,000 different species of termites in the world, and the United States is home to about 40 of them. Some have distinct…
Mayflies Latin: Order Ephemeroptera Common Locations: Attracted to light, especially near aquatic locations. What are Mayflies? Mayflies, also called shadflies and lake flies are aquatic insects that are commonly found near, clean fresh water. Attracted to light, they like to gather in large numbers around homes and commercial buildings. Female Mayflies reproduce by laying their…
Crickets Latin: Order Orthoptera Common Locations: Dark and moist places in or around the house. What are Crickets? House Crickets are the common name for these chirping insects that enter the house. They seem to survive indefinitely once introduced to a hospitable atmosphere. First introduced from Europe, they are present across the United States. Commonly…
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