Types of Pests Handled by Pest Control Companies

Pest control companies specialize in managing various pests that can invade homes, offices, and outdoor spaces. Below is a list of common pests they handle:

Insects

1. Cockroaches

   • Common types: German, American, Oriental cockroaches.
   • Found in kitchens, bathrooms, and damp areas.

2. Termites

   • Subterranean and drywood termites cause structural damage to wood.

3. Ants

   • Includes black ants, carpenter ants, and fire ants.

4. Bed Bugs

   • Infest beds, furniture, and clothing.
   • Cause itchy bites and discomfort.

5. Mosquitoes

   • Known for spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika.

6. Flies

   • Common types: houseflies, fruit flies, and drain flies.
   • Contaminate food and spread bacteria.

7. Fleas

   • Thrive on pets and in carpets, causing itchy bites.

8. Wasps and Bees

   • Can create nests around homes and pose a sting risk.

9. Spiders

   • Includes harmless and venomous species.

10. Silverfish

    • Found in damp areas and feed on books, clothing, and paper.

Rodents

1. Rats

   • Common types: Norway rats, roof rats.
   • Cause structural damage and spread diseases.

2. Mice

   • Includes house mice and field mice.

3. Squirrels

   • Can invade attics and chew on wires.

Birds

1. Pigeons

   • Known to nest in urban areas, leaving droppings and spreading diseases.

2. Crows

   • Can damage crops and create noise disturbances.

Reptiles

1. Snakes

   • Both venomous and non-venomous species may invade properties.

2. Lizards

   • Generally harmless but a nuisance in some areas.

Stored Product Pests

1. Weevils

   • Infest grains, rice, and flour.

2. Moths

   • Includes pantry moths and clothes moths.

Wildlife

1. Bats

   • Can roost in attics, spreading guano and diseases.

2. Raccoons

   • Known for rummaging through trash and damaging property.

3. Possums

   • May invade garages and attics.

4. Skunks

   • Can spray a foul odor when threatened.

Other Pests

1. Ticks

   • Found outdoors and can latch onto humans or pets, spreading diseases.

2. Mites

   • Includes dust mites and bird mites.

3. Centipedes and Millipedes

   • Found in damp environments.

4. Beetles

   • Includes carpet beetles and wood-boring beetles.

 
Different pest control companies may specialize in specific types of pests. Always consult professionals for effective solutions tailored to your needs