Pest Library
Know Your Enemy: Common Pests in Our Area
Education is key to prevention. Use our pest library to identify pests and understand the threats they pose.
Ants
Common species: Carpenter Ants, Odorous House Ants
Risks: Structural damage (carpenter ants), food contamination
Signs: Trails, wood shavings, nests in walls or under floors
Cockroaches
Species: German, American, Oriental
Risks: Disease transmission, allergens
Signs: Droppings, egg cases, musty odor, live sightings at night
Spiders
Common species: House spiders, Black Widows
Risks: Bites (some venomous), webs
Signs: Seal cracks, reduce indoor insects (their food source)
Rodents
Common species:Mice, Rats
Risks: Property damage, fire hazard (chewing wires), disease
Signs: Gnaw marks, droppings, scratching noises, nests
Bed Bugs
Risks: Itchy bites, infestations spread quickly
Signs: Rust-colored stains on bedding, shed skins, small bites in a line or cluster
Bees & Wasps
Risks: Stings (especially dangerous to allergic individuals), aggressive nests
Removal: Professional relocation or extermination if near human activity