Common Pests

MICE :-

Mice are small and slender, about 3 to 4 inches in length, and have large ears, small eyes, and pointed noses, usually light brown or gray, and have droppings that are rod-shapped. Usually establish a territory near food sources.

CARPENTER ANTS :-

One of the largest ants, ranging from 1/4 – 3/8 inch. Most commonly black, but can be reddish or yellowish coloration. Resides usually in both indoor and outdoor moist, decaying or hollow wood.

COCROACHES :-

Cocroaches have long antennae, flat bodies, and long legs for running. Usually range from 1.4 – 3 inches long. Most are night active and reside in damp moist places.

SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE :-

1/4-inch long, light-colored, wingless, live underground, cause 95% of all termite damage in north america

NORWAY RAT :-

6-8 inches long, heavy bodied, brown, droppings are capsule-shaped, habits underground burrows, carries many diseases, most common in US, excellent swimmers

YELLOW-JACKET WASP :-

1/2 – 1 inch, black and yellow stripes, has nests in ground or in walls of buildings

GERMAN COCKROACH :-

5/8-inch long, light to meduim brown, nocturnal, infest in areas close to food moisture and warmth, most common cockroach in US