Other Pests
American Cockroaches
These sizable, reddish-brown cockroaches frequently inhabit residential and commercial structures, particularly in warm, humid regions. They are recognized for their rapid locomotion and capacity for brief flights.
Bald-faced Hornets
These social wasps are distinguished by their black and white coloration, notably on their facial features. They construct expansive, grayish, paper-like nests, commonly situated in arboreal or shrubby environments, and can exhibit aggressive behavior if their nest is disturbed.They construct large, grayish, paper-like nests, commonly situated in arboreal or shrubby environments, and can exhibit aggressive behavior if their nest is disturbed. These nests are enclosed, oval or tear-dropped in shape, and have a single entrance hole, usually near the bottom.
Centipedes
Elongated, multi-legged arthropods, centipedes typically exhibit a yellowish to dark brown hue and possess a single pair of legs per body segment. They are frequently encountered in moist, dark areas.
Field Ants
These ants are generally found outdoors, constructing mounds in open fields, cultivated lawns, and garden areas. Their coloration is variable, often presenting as brown or black, and they may occasionally forage indoors for sustenance.
German Cockroaches
Smaller than American cockroaches, German cockroaches are characterized by their light brown to tan coloration with two dark dorsal stripes posterior to the head. They constitute a prevalent indoor pest, favoring warm, humid conditions such as those found in kitchens and bathrooms.
Millipedes
Cylindrical and multi-legged, millipedes typically present a darker coloration and possess two pairs of legs per body segment. In contrast to centipedes, they are detritivores, consuming decaying plant matter, and exhibit a slower rate of movement.
Moles
These diminutive, burrowing mammals possess velvety pelage, minute ocular organs, and sizable anterior paws adapted for excavation. They create subterranean tunnels and surface mounds within lawns and gardens during their pursuit of insects and grubs.
Pavement Ants
Small, dark brown to black ants, pavement ants are commonly observed nesting beneath sidewalks, driveways, and lithic structures. They frequently enter dwellings in search of provisions.
Stinging Insects
This expansive classification encompasses various insects such as bees, wasps, and hornets that possess a sting, primarily used for defensive purposes. Their stings are capable of inducing pain, localized swelling, and allergic reactions in certain individuals.
Sowbugs
Also referred to as pillbugs or woodlice, sowbugs are crustaceans characterized by their gray, oval morphology and segmented bodies. They prefer damp environments and subsist on decomposing plant material.
Yellow Jackets
These aggressive social wasps are identifiable by their yellow and black striped abdominal segments. They construct nests terrestrially or within concealed voids and are renowned for their painful stings, particularly when provoked.They construct nests terrestrially or within concealed voids, often appearing as papery structures made from chewed wood fibers.
Wasps (paper wasp)
Typically reddish-brown to black, sometimes with yellow or red markings. They have a slender body, long legs that dangle when they fly, and a distinct "waist."Paper wasps construct open, umbrella-shaped nests made of a papery material. These nests hang from a single stalk and consist of a single layer of hexagonal cells. They are often found under eaves, porch ceilings, in attics, or under tree branches.
Voles
Small rodents bearing a resemblance to mice, voles possess robust body structures, abbreviated caudal appendages, and diminutive auricles. They construct intricate subterranean tunnel systems and consume plant matter, frequently causing damage to gardens and lawns.
Stink Bugs
These scute-shaped insects are recognized for emitting a malodorous secretion when threatened. They are typically brown or green and can act as agricultural pests, feeding on a wide array of cultivated plants.