Pests can be a problem. Truly Nolen’s interactive pest guide can help you identify common household pests and the possible signs of an infestation. Our fully interactive image gallery was designed to help you better identify what might be bugging you! Get up-to-date information on 25 of the most common household pests from ants to termites, roaches and more. Select the type of pest you want to learn more about to get started. Have a specific pest-related question? Feel free send us a Tweet @TrulyNolenCAN with a picture of the type of pests you want to learn more about.
Ants
There are more than 700 ant species found in the U.S., although only about 25 species are known to commonly infest homes.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a common pest found throughout the world. They are small parasitic bugs that feed off of human blood and prefer to live inside of homes and hotels.
Bees
There are about 20,000 different species of bees in the world. With the exception of Antarctica, bees are found throughout the world.
Beetles
Understand further information about the different types of beetles and how you can get rid of them from your property.
Boxelders
Boxelder bugs are nuisance pests. They do not sting or transmit any diseases and rarely ever bite.
Bugs
Most people use the word “bug” when talking about insects like beetles, bees, and butterflies, and other small, many-legged creatures that crawl, jump, or fly, such as spiders and centipedes.
Crickets
Instantly recognizable by their song, crickets are an occasional home invader and common denizen of the landscape.
Earwigs
Most people recognize earwigs by their forceps pincers or cerci, which are connected to the earwig’s abdomen.
Fleas
The name fleas refers to many species including dog fleas (Ctenocephalides canis) and cat fleas (Ctenocephalides canis).
Flies
Flies are a significant problem because they can live in diverse conditions and carry diseases into homes.
Mice
Although many people choose to keep mice for pets, wild mice can become a problem when they invade homes in order to seek out food and shelter.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are common pests that are found in many areas of the world.
Moths
Moths are a group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not butterflies.
Rats
Rats are considered pests for many different reasons. They damage homes, chew on wiring and cause electrical fires, urinate on human and animal food, and carry diseases.
Roaches
There are nearly 70 different cockroach species found in the United States. Some species invade human dwellings and are considered pests.
Silverfish
Silverfish, also called fishmoth, is a small, wingless insect. Its common name derives from the animal’s silvery light grey and blue color.
Spiders
Spiders rarely bite humans unless their nests or webs are disturbed. With the exception of a few species, the venom in spider bites is harmless to humans.
Termites
When termites invade homes, they are a pest and cause billions of dollars in damages in the United States each year.
Wasps
Although they look similar to bees, wasps can be distinguished by their pointed lower abdomen and thin center.