Pest Encyclopedia

Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage across the United States every year, making them the most economically destructive pest in t...

Cockroaches are among the most resilient pests on Earth, having survived for over 300 million years. In American homes, they represent both a serious ...

Ants are the most common household pest in America, with over 700 species found across the country. While most ant species are simply a nuisance, two ...

Bed bugs have made a dramatic resurgence across the United States over the past two decades, affecting every type of dwelling from budget motels to lu...

Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths worldwide than any other animal, and while the risk in the United States is lower than in tropical re...

Mice and rats are among the most destructive pests that can invade a home. Beyond contaminating food and spreading disease, rodents gnaw on electrical...

Spiders are among the most feared household pests, but the vast majority of the 3,000+ species found in North America are completely harmless to human...

Wasps and hornets are stinging insects that can pose serious safety risks when they build nests on or near homes. Unlike honey bees, which can sting o...

Fleas are tiny, wingless parasites that feed on the blood of mammals and birds, and they are among the most common pest problems for pet-owning househ...

Ticks are blood-feeding arachnids that pose the greatest vector-borne disease threat in the United States. The CDC estimates that approximately 476,00...

Silverfish are primitive, wingless insects that have remained virtually unchanged for over 400 million years — predating even dinosaurs. These teardro...

House centipedes are among the most startling-looking pests homeowners encounter, with their elongated bodies, 15 pairs of long, banded legs, and rema...