General Pests Library

Wood-destroying insects that cause significant structural damage by feeding on wood and cellulose materials.

Common household pests that invade homes in search of food and water. They can contaminate food sources and cause minor structural damage.

Nocturnal insects that thrive in warm, humid environments. They spread diseases and trigger allergies and asthma.

Small, parasitic insects that feed on human blood, often causing itchy bites and discomfort. They are notoriously difficult to eradicate once they infest a home.

Small, wingless insects that feed on starchy materials, including paper, glue, and textiles, causing damage to household items.

Small, elongated insects with pincers at the end of their abdomen. They are generally harmless but can become a nuisance indoors.

Tiny, jumping insects that feed on the blood of animals and humans. They can cause itching and allergic reactions and are known to spread diseases like the plague and typhus.

External parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. They can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever to humans and animals.

Black widow spiders are easily identifiable by their shiny black bodies and red hourglass-shaped markings on the underside of their abdomen. Their venom is neurotoxic and can cause severe pain and muscle spasms. While bites are rare, they can be dangerous, especially to children and the elderly.

Brown widow spiders are similar in appearance to black widows but have lighter brown bodies with orange or yellow markings on the abdomen. While their venom is less potent than that of black widows, brown widow bites can still cause localized pain and discomfort.

House spiders are small, brownish spiders with a globular abdomen and faint markings.House spiders are common household pests but are generally harmless to humans. 

Cellar spiders, also known as daddy longlegs, have long, delicate legs and small bodies. Cellar spiders are harmless to humans and are known for their erratic web-building behavior.