| Our Terminix entomologists bring you the
very latest information about termites, bugs, and other
household pests. Use our Pest Library to identify your
pests, learn about their characteristics, behaviors and
habitats, and find out how to control them. |
 Ants
Ants are one of the biggest "nuisance pests" because they
can easily enter through small cracks and can nest anywhere
in and around your home.
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 Cockroaches
Cockroaches can enter through small cracks and crevices,
vents and pipes, and in grocery bags or on firewood. They
are an unsanitary nuisance and can contaminate food.
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 Rodents
Rodents slip in through open doors and attic or foundation
vents. They can gnaw through furniture and electrical wires
and can carry infectious diseases.
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 Spiders
Spiders invade homes through windows & doors & firewood.
A few species have bites that can be painful & require medical attention.
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 Flies
Flies are not only annoying, they can also carry harmful
bacteria that they pick up from decaying materials and
spread to any uncovered foods.
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 Stinging
Pests
Stinging pests, such as bees & hornets, can dwell in gardens
or shrubbery and can build nests in the ground, in trees and
shrubs and in wall voids.
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 Ticks
& Mites
Fleas, ticks, and mites are ectoparasites, parasites that
live on or burrow into their hosts' skin. Parasites live at
least part of their life cycles at the expense of host
organisms. They can cause blood loss, skin irritation,
allergies, and disease.
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 Termites
Termites swarm across the U.S. looking for places to
establish new colonies. It takes just two of these young
winged termites to start a colony.
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 Occasional
Invaders
Silverfish can damage food, paper, books and fabric. Earwigs
are unsightly and can be serious garden pests. Crickets can
damage anything they can chew - from carpets to clothing.
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 Biting
Pests
Biting pests, such as fleas and ticks are most commonly
carried into your home by your pets.
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 Pantry
Pests
Pantry pests, such as beetles and weevils, can get into and
contaminate dry goods like flour, rice, beans and dried
fruit.
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 Fabric
Pests
Beetles can be brought in on flowers or antique items such
as fiber carpeting, clothes. They can multiply rapidly
in the favorable conditions of your home.
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Content Source:
The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership.
"Pest Library" 10 August 2010. Online web page. Accessed on
12 August 2010 |
