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Earwigs are most readily recognized by the forceps at the end of the abdomen. Species range from 1/2″ to 1″ in length, and from light reddish-brown to jet black in color. Some species are marked with stripe or band on…
Pest ID
Need to identify a pest? Scroll through the pests in our area below, choose a category above, or search for a specific pest in the search bar.
Drain Flies
Drain flies are a common, Major health hazard. These small insects closely resemble fruit flies and breed in the decaying organic matter typically found in “J” traps or floor and sink drains. Drain flies cannot be eliminated unless you remove…
Deer Ticks
The deer tick is found in grassy areas, open fields, and especially the margin where fields meet wooded areas. The deer tick transmits a bacteria which causes Lyme disease, a serious human disease that exhibits symptoms common to many other…
Crickets
Loud, chirping, and leaping insects that can keep you awake at night are called Crickets. They are about an inch long and usually black, but can be green, brown, or red. They have a similar appearance to grasshoppers. Their 2…
Cluster Flies
Size: 5/16” long color: non-metallic, light & dark grey abdomen In the late fall, cluster flies will fly to the sunny sides of homes and other structures in search of protected sites to over-winter. They will migrate inside through cracks…
Clover Mites
Clover mites are small mites with long front legs that look like red specks that crawl on brick, decks, doors, windows, siding, furniture, etc. They are no bigger than the head of a pin. They leave a red stain when…
Clothes Moth
Tineola bisselliella, or clothes moths, can be identified by the reddish-gold hair on the top of their heads, and golden hairs fringed to their wings. Adult clothes moths are about a 1/2 inch in length. They are not attracted to…
Centipedes
A flat, wormlike body. 1″ or more in length with one pair of long legs for almost each body segment. The house centipede is grayish-yellow with three dark stripes running the length of the body. It has 15 pairs of…
Cat Fleas
Most common during the summer, especially when homes are reoccupied after vacation. Most common hosts are cats, dogs, man and a wide variety of animals. These fleas are extremely small and are wingless.
Carpet Beetle
Most common in northern states. This beetle infest carpets and feeds on the fabric. It also feeds on animal products that are left undisturbed such as wool, leather, furs, etc.These beetles are small and oval in shape. They’re grayish black…
