Pest Library
Know Your Enemy
Understanding pests is the first step to controlling them. Learn about common pests, how to identify them, and prevention tips.
Ants
Common household invaders that can contaminate food and damage structures.
Warning Signs
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Trails of ants
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Small piles of dirt
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Hollow sounds in wood
Prevention
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Seal entry points
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Keep food stored properly
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Eliminate moisture
Wasps
Stinging insects that can be aggressive when their nests are threatened.​​
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Warning Signs
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Visible nests
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Increased activity
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Buzzing sounds
Prevention
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Regular inspections
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Seal entry points
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Regular inspections
Rodents
Disease carriers that contaminate food and damage property with gnawing.
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Warning Signs
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Droppings
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Gnaw marks
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Scratching sounds
Prevention
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Seal gaps
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Store food properly
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Remove clutter
Cockroaches
Hardy pests that spread bacteria and trigger allergies and asthma.
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Warning Signs
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Droppings
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Musty odor
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Egg casings
Prevention
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Seal entry points
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Keep food stored properly
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Eliminate moisture
Spiders
While mostly harmless, some species can deliver painful or dangerous bites.
Warning Signs
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Webs
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Egg sacs
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Live spiders
Prevention
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Reduce clutter
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Seal entry points
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Control other insects
Fleas
Fleas are small, wingless pests that feed on the blood of animals and occasionally humans.
Warning Signs
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Cause itching
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Skin irritation
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General discomfort
Prevention
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Maintain regular pet care
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Keep yards maintained
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Vacuum regularly
Earwigs
Disease carriers that contaminate food and damage property with gnawing.
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Warning Signs
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Droppings
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Gnaw marks
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Scratching sounds
Prevention
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Seal gaps
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Store food properly
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Remove clutter
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