Cockroaches
Common Species: German, American, Oriental
Habitat: Warm, moist areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and drains
Signs of Infestation: Droppings, musty odor, egg cases
Fun Fact: Cockroaches can live without their head for a week!
Prevention Tips: Keep food sealed, clean up crumbs, fix leaky pipes
Ants
Common Species: Carpenter ants, Fire ants, Pharaoh ants
Habitat: Near food sources, in walls, and under floors
Signs of Infestation: Visible trails, small piles of dirt near walls, nests
Fun Fact: Ants can carry objects up to 50 times their body weight!
Prevention Tips: Store food properly, seal cracks, remove standing water
Termites
Common Species: Subterranean, Drywood, Dampwood
Habitat: Wooden structures, furniture, damp areas
Signs of Infestation: Mud tubes, hollow-sounding wood, frass (termite droppings)
Fun Fact: Termites have been around for over 100 million years!
Prevention Tips: Regular inspections, reduce moisture around the home, store firewood away from the house
Bed Bugs
Common Species: Cimex lectularius
Habitat: Mattresses, furniture, cracks in walls
Signs of Infestation: Bites, bloodstains on sheets, exoskeletons
Fun Fact: Bed bugs can go months without feeding!
Prevention Tips: Regularly wash bedding, inspect second-hand furniture, use protective covers on mattresses
Rats and Mice
Common Species: Norway rats, Roof rats, House mice
Habitat: Attics, basements, walls, near food sources
Signs of Infestation: Droppings, gnaw marks, scratching sounds
Fun Fact: Rats' teeth never stop growing; they gnaw to keep them sharp!
Prevention Tips: Seal entry points, store food securely, keep clutter to a minimum
Mosquitoes
Common Species: Anopheles, Culex, Aedes
Habitat: Standing water, gardens, damp areas
Signs of Infestation: Frequent bites, buzzing, larvae in stagnant water
Fun Fact: Only female mosquitoes bite; they need blood for egg production!
Prevention Tips: Drain stagnant water, use mosquito nets, plant mosquito-repelling herbs
Spiders
Common Species: House spiders, Wolf spiders, Black widows
Habitat: Dark, undisturbed areas like basements, attics, garages
Signs of Infestation: Webs, egg sacs, sightings
Fun Fact: Spiders can produce seven different types of silk for different purposes!
Prevention Tips: Clean regularly, remove webs, seal cracks and gaps
Flies
Common Species: Houseflies, Fruit flies, Blowflies
Habitat: Near garbage, decaying food, organic waste
Signs of Infestation: Presence of flies, larvae in decaying matter
Fun Fact: Flies can taste with their feet!
Prevention Tips: Keep trash sealed, clean drains, use fly screens
Additional Resources
DIY Prevention Guides: Tips to reduce the risk of pest infestations
Pest Control FAQ: Common questions about pest control services
Pest Glossary: Definitions of pest-related terms