Bedbugs will feed on humans or their pets and are usually found in bedding or areas close to where you sleep. They are attracted to our carbon dioxide signature as we rest. They are small reddish-brown insects that can leave welts on your skin. They can be difficult to detect and eliminate so a thorough inspection is a critical first step in eradicating a bedbug infestation.

Most household spiders are harmless. However, some types, like the Brown Recluse and Black Widow, can be dangerous to humans. A regular pest control service can keep your home spider-free.

Silverfish can be found anywhere in the home. They like to nest in dark moist places and can be brought into the home in cardboard boxes, etc. They feed on carbohydrates. A thorough pest control treatment will eliminate these pests from your home.

Fruit flies feed on decaying organic matter similar to the drain fly. Keeping fruit products fresh and protected, removing garbage daily, and treating sink drains can help prevent this nuisance species.

Earwigs are a small, elongated insect with appendages that resemble pincers at their abdomen. Commonly enter the home around windows, doors, and sliders and like dark/moist places. They eat other insects, plants and other organic matter.

Scorpions are in the spider (arachnids) family and range in size from 1/2 inch to several inches. All have a venomous sting, but not all species are capable of killing humans. They will hide in rock piles, behind tree bark, and in cracks and crevices, as well as items you store around your home’s exterior.

Drain flies feed on decaying organic matter that includes sewage, plants, fruits and meats. This can include food debris in your sink drains. Adults live for approximately three weeks and will lay several dozen eggs inside drains. Eggs will hatch within 48 hours. They are harmless but a persistent nuisance.

Rice Weevils are a common stored food product pest and can be brought home from your local grocery or specialty food store. They can also be found in bird seed, nuts, and even fall corn decorations. Keeping rice, grains, cereals, etc. in sealed containers can help prevent infestation.

A small jumping insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. Fleas can live more than 100 days without a blood meal. They can transmit diseases to both humans and animals and are the number one cause of skin disease on pets. A female can lay up to 50 eggs at a time that can hatch within as little as 6 days. Two treatments are usually required to eliminate fleas from your home.

A parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of humans and other animals. Some species transmit dangerous diseases such as Lyme Disease. They are found in tall grass and wooded areas, attach themselves to the host animal, feed, and then drop off to molt or lay eggs. Lawn and shrub treatments, as well as regularly checking your pets, are crucial ways to help prevent tick infestations.

There are many types of beetles that can infest your lawn, plants, carpeting (natural fibers), or even stored food products inside your home. They rarely cause harm to humans but can be very damaging to your lawn, shrubs, fabrics, and food products. Some common beetles are the saw-toothed grain beetle, digger beetle, carpet beetle, etc. Regular pest control and lawn service sprays are extremely helpful in controlling beetle populations.

Spider mites, bird mites, dust mites, etc. Spider mites feed on indoor and outdoor plant matter and are usually found on the underside of leaves. Bird mites are commonly found in nesting sites. If birds are no longer present, they can seek out blood meals from humans and cause severe irritation. Dust mites feed on dead skin humans shed every day and are commonly found on carpeting, pillows, and mattresses.