Ants
- Common signs
- Trails along counters and baseboards; small soil piles near slabs.
- Potential concerns
- Contaminate food; some species damage wood.
- Next step
- Identify the species before treating.
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Household Pests
4 pestsCockroaches
- Common signs
- Night sightings, pepper-like droppings, egg cases, musty odor.
- Potential concerns
- Contaminate surfaces; may aggravate allergies.
- Next step
- Professional inspection of kitchens and baths.
Spiders
- Common signs
- Webs in corners, eaves and basements; egg sacs.
- Potential concerns
- Mostly nuisance; a few species can bite.
- Next step
- Web removal and perimeter protection.
Flies
- Common signs
- Persistent flies near kitchens, drains and trash areas.
- Potential concerns
- Carry bacteria to food and surfaces.
- Next step
- Find and remove breeding sources.
Wood-Destroying Pests
2 pestsTermites
- Common signs
- Mud tubes, hollow-sounding wood, discarded wings.
- Potential concerns
- Hidden structural damage over time.
- Next step
- Schedule a termite inspection.
Carpenter Ants
- Common signs
- Large black ants; sawdust-like debris near wood.
- Potential concerns
- Excavate damp or damaged wood.
- Next step
- Locate the nest and moisture source.
Biting Pests
3 pestsBed Bugs
- Common signs
- Bites, dark spotting on seams, shed skins.
- Potential concerns
- Spread through travel and furniture.
- Next step
- Confirm with a professional inspection.
Fleas
- Common signs
- Pets scratching; bites around ankles.
- Potential concerns
- Multiply quickly in carpets and bedding.
- Next step
- Treat the home alongside your vet's pet care.
Mosquitoes
- Common signs
- Biting at dusk; standing water nearby.
- Potential concerns
- Can transmit disease in some regions.
- Next step
- Yard assessment and a seasonal plan.
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3 pestsWasps
- Common signs
- Paper nests under eaves, decks and railings.
- Potential concerns
- Painful stings; defensive near nests.
- Next step
- Professional nest removal.
Stinging Insects
- Common signs
- Ground nests, activity at wall gaps or eaves.
- Potential concerns
- Allergic reactions for some people.
- Next step
- Identify first — honeybees may be relocated.
Ticks
- Common signs
- Found on pets or after time in tall grass.
- Potential concerns
- Can transmit disease to people and pets.
- Next step
- Yard treatment and habitat reduction.
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