Identify Pests Before Eliminating Them

Bedbugs

Bedbugs live in beds and hide in small cracks and crevices, feeding primarily on humans and causing red, itchy bites.

Black Widow Spider

The black widow spider has neurotoxic venom that can cause intense pain, convulsions, and requires immediate medical attention if bitten.

Boxelders

Boxelders feed on leaves, flowers, and seed pods of the box elder tree or silver maple.

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants damage wood by hollowing it out for nesting and excavate galleries inside wooden structures.

Brown Recluse Spider

The brown recluse spider inflicts a difficult-to-treat bite that often results in scarring.

Boxelder Identification

Boxelders are commonly found feeding on specific trees like box elder and silver maple.

Brown Recluse Bite

Bites from brown recluse spiders cause serious wounds that require professional treatment.

Carpenter Bees

They damage wooden structures by nesting and leaving holes and stains on surfaces.

Centipedes

Elongated, many-segmented creatures that prefer damp indoor areas.

Clover Mites

Tiny pests about 1/30" long that invade homes in large numbers during early spring or late fall.

Earwigs

Nocturnal insects that emit a foul odor and damage flowers, vegetables, and fruit.

Fleas

Biting pests that are rarely felt but can cause serious health issues.

Millipedes

Rounded, elongated insects that feed on organic matter and sometimes invade homes.

Powder Post Beetles

Wood-boring insects that damage various wood products inside homes.

Roaches

The most common household insect, often found where food is prepared.