Cockroaches
Flat, oval-shaped insects with long antennae. They are often spotted in kitchens, bathrooms, and warm hidden spaces.
Pest identification guide
Identify common household pests
Use these photos and quick clues to help identify what you are seeing. For an accurate assessment and treatment recommendation, call or text Expert Pest Control.
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Ants
Small insects with narrow waists and bent antennae that often travel in visible trails.
Bed bugs
Small, reddish-brown, oval insects. Look for them around mattress seams, headboards, and upholstered furniture.
Termites
Pale, soft-bodied insects that may swarm. Mud tubes and damaged wood can be signs of activity.
Spiders
Eight-legged arachnids commonly found in quiet corners, basements, garages, and storage areas.
Bees and wasps
Flying stinging insects. Watch for nests around eaves, walls, trees, sheds, and outdoor spaces.
Mosquitoes
Small flying insects with slender bodies that bite, especially around standing water and at dusk.
Mice and rats
Rodents may leave droppings, gnaw marks, grease marks, and scratching sounds in walls or ceilings.
Fleas
Tiny, dark, jumping insects often found on pets, bedding, rugs, and upholstered furniture.
Ticks
Small arachnids with rounded bodies and eight legs. They may be found on people, pets, and in tall grass.
Centipedes
Long, flattened bodies with many legs. They move quickly and are commonly seen in damp basements and bathrooms.
Silverfish
Small, silvery-gray insects with a tapered body and three tail-like bristles, often found in damp spaces.
House flies
Gray flying insects commonly found near food, trash, drains, and windows.
Gnats
Very small flying insects that often gather around houseplants, drains, fruit, and moist organic material.
Pantry moths
Small moths often seen near dry food storage. Check flour, cereal, rice, nuts, and pet food for webbing.
Pantry beetles
Small brown beetles found in dry food products, including grains, spices, flour, and pet food.
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