High RiskSpecialtyRattus
Rats are medium-sized rodents that are highly adaptable and intelligent. They are cautious of new objects (neophobic) and can cause extensive damage to property.
High RiskSpecialtyAgile climbing rats that often nest in attics and trees.
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High RiskSpecialtyMus musculus
Mice are small rodents that frequently invade homes in search of food, water, and shelter. They reproduce rapidly and can cause significant damage.
GPC IncludedFormicidae
Ants are social insects that live in large colonies. They frequently enter homes in search of food and water, becoming a major nuisance.
GPC IncludedHighly invasive ant species that forms massive supercolonies.
GPC IncludedAraneae
Spiders are eight-legged arachnids that spin webs to catch prey. While most are harmless and beneficial, their presence indoors is often unwelcome.
High RiskSpecialtyVenomous spider known for its red hourglass marking.
SpecialtyLarge, mottled brown spider often mistaken for a wolf spider or brown recluse.
SpecialtyBlattodea
Cockroaches are incredibly resilient insects that can infest homes and businesses. They are known for spreading bacteria and triggering allergies.
High RiskSpecialtyThe most common indoor cockroach, notorious for rapid breeding.
High RiskGPC IncludedVespidae
Wasps are predatory flying insects. While paper wasps are generally less aggressive than hornets, they will defend their nests if disturbed.
High RiskSpecialtyCulicidae
Mosquitoes are flying insects known for the itchy bites inflicted by females, who require a blood meal to develop their eggs.
SpecialtyLarge cockroach species often found in sewers and basements.
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SpecialtyInvasive wood-boring beetle that attacks hardwood trees.
High RiskSpecialtyA large, aggressive wasp that builds paper nests.
High RiskSpecialtyCimex lectularius
Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep.
SpecialtyColeoptera
Beetles make up the largest order of insects. They can be found in almost every habitat and vary wildly in size, shape, and color. Many species are considered pests because they damage crops, stored food, or property.
GPC IncludedBoisea trivittata
Boxelder bugs are nuisance pests known for congregating in large numbers on the warm, sunny sides of buildings in the fall before moving indoors to overwinter.
SpecialtyVenomous spider with a violin-shaped marking.
SpecialtySmall cockroach that prefers warm, dry indoor environments.
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GPC IncludedCamponotus
Carpenter ants are large ants indigenous to many forested parts of the world. They build nests inside wood consisting of galleries chewed out with their mandibles.
SpecialtyXylocopa
Carpenter bees are large, solitary bees that bore into wood to create galleries for nesting. They resemble bumblebees but have shiny, hairless abdomens.
SpecialtySmall beetle whose larvae feed on natural fibers.
SpecialtyAn orb-weaver spider with a distinctive abdomen shape.
GPC IncludedAlso known as daddy longlegs spider, common in dark corners.
GPC IncludedChilopoda
Centipedes are elongated, multi-legged arthropods. The house centipede is commonly found indoors, moving rapidly across floors and walls.
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SpecialtySphecius speciosus
Cicada killers are large, solitary wasps that hunt cicadas to provision their underground nests. Despite their intimidating size, they are generally non-aggressive.
SpecialtySmall moth whose larvae destroy clothing and fabrics.
SpecialtyTiny red mites that occasionally invade homes by the thousands.
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GPC IncludedGryllidae
Crickets are jumping insects known for the loud chirping sounds males make to attract females. They occasionally invade homes seeking shelter.
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GPC IncludedDermaptera
Earwigs are distinctive insects easily recognized by the pincers (cerci) on the end of their abdomen. Despite myths, they do not crawl into people's ears.
SpecialtySpiders that are frequently mistaken for black widows due to their similar shape.
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SpecialtySiphonaptera
Fleas are tiny, wingless parasites that survive by feeding on the blood of warm-blooded hosts, including pets and humans.
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SpecialtyTiny flying insects often found around houseplants or drains.
SpecialtyGeomyidae
Pocket gophers are burrowing rodents that create extensive underground tunnel systems. They are known for destroying lawns, gardens, and agricultural crops.
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SpecialtyA funnel-weaving spider often found in basements.
High RiskSpecialtyVespa
Hornets are the largest of the eusocial wasps. They build large, enclosed paper nests, often high in trees or under eaves.
SpecialtyCommon fly that spreads numerous diseases.
SpecialtyPlodia interpunctella
The Indian meal moth is a common household pest that feeds on stored food products like grains, cereals, nuts, and dried fruits.
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SpecialtySmaller than a house fly, often seen circling in the middle of rooms.
GPC IncludedDiplopoda
Millipedes are slow-moving arthropods with elongated, cylindrical bodies. They are detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter.
SpecialtyAcari
Mites are tiny arachnids related to spiders and ticks. While some species can bite or trigger allergies, many suspected mite infestations are actually caused by other pests or environmental factors.
SpecialtyTalpidae
Moles are small mammals adapted to a subterranean lifestyle. They are known for creating extensive tunnel systems in yards and gardens.
SpecialtyLepidoptera
Moths are flying insects closely related to butterflies. While most are harmless, some species like pantry moths and clothes moths can cause significant damage to stored food and fabrics.
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GPC IncludedCommon indoor ant that smells like rotten coconut when crushed.
GPC IncludedSpiders that build classic, circular webs.
GPC IncludedDark, water-loving cockroach often called a 'waterbug'.
GPC IncludedWasps that build umbrella-shaped open-comb nests.
GPC IncludedAnts that often nest in cracks in driveways and sidewalks.
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SpecialtySmall flies that breed in decaying organic matter and plumbing.
SpecialtyArmadillidiidae
Pill bugs, also known as roly-polies, are terrestrial crustaceans. They are known for their ability to roll into a tight ball when disturbed.
SpecialtyWood-boring beetles that reduce wood to fine powder.
SpecialtyVery large beetles whose larvae bore into tree roots.
SpecialtyScorpiones
Scorpions are predatory arachnids recognized by their grasping pedipalps (pincers) and the stinging tail curved forward over their back.
GPC IncludedLepisma saccharinum
Silverfish are small, wingless insects known for their silvery, metallic appearance and fish-like movements. They are nocturnal and fast-moving.
SpecialtyLarge, flying cockroach prone to losing moisture.
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SpecialtyHymenoptera
This category includes bees, wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets. While beneficial to the environment, they pose a significant threat when nesting near human activity.
SpecialtyPentatomidae
Stink bugs, particularly the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, are agricultural pests that become severe nuisance pests in the fall when they invade homes to overwinter.
High RiskSpecialtyIsoptera
Termites are wood-destroying insects that feed on cellulose. They can cause severe structural damage to homes and buildings.
SpecialtyTiny ants that steal food from other ant colonies.
High RiskSpecialtyIxodida
Ticks are blood-sucking arachnids that wait on tall grass and vegetation to attach themselves to passing hosts, including humans and pets.
SpecialtyAn invasive outdoor cockroach increasingly common in the West.
SpecialtyCricetidae
Voles, often referred to as meadow mice, are small rodents that primarily damage yards and gardens by eating plant roots and bark. The Meadow Vole is one of the most common species encountered, known for creating distinct surface runways in grass.
SpecialtyA common misnomer for large cockroaches, but true water bugs are aquatic predators.
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SpecialtyPale yellow or tan spiders that hide inside small silk retreats.
High RiskSpecialtyVespula
Yellowjackets are highly aggressive, social wasps known for their distinctive yellow and black markings. They often nest in the ground or in wall voids.
