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House Mouse
Habitat: Adaptable to various environments, often near food sources. Behavior: Omnivorous, good climbers. Control methods: Traps, rodenticides, and exclusion.
Flea
Habitat: On pets, in carpets, and in pet bedding. Behavior: Parasitic, feeds on blood. Control methods: Insect growth regulators, vacuuming, and pet treatments.
Housefly
Habitat: Common in areas with decaying organic waste. Behavior: Rapid breeding, feeds on feces & garbage. Control methods: Sanitation, fly screens, and chemical baits.
Pharaoh Ant
Habitat: Nesting can occur in various places including walls and insulation. Behavior: Omnivorous, can spread diseases. Control methods: Baits, elimination of food sources, and professional pest control.
German Cockroach
Habitat: Prefer warm, moist environments like kitchens and bathrooms. Behavior: Nocturnal, reproduce quickly. Control methods: Sanitation, baits, and insect growth regulators.
Norway Rat
Habitat: Burrows in soil near buildings. Behavior: Nocturnal, omnivorous. Control methods: Bait stations, rodenticides, and exclusion techniques.
Mosquito
Habitat: Stagnant or slow-moving water. Behavior: Blood-feeding, more active at dusk and dawn. Control methods: Removing standing water, insect repellents, and insecticide sprays.
Dust Mite
Habitat: Bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets. Behavior: Microscopic, feed on dead skin cells. Control methods: Dust-proof covers, vacuuming, and reducing humidity.
Indian Meal Moth
Habitat: Pantries, where they infest stored grains. Behavior: Nocturnal, attracted to light. Control methods: Discarding infested food, Pheromone traps, and sealing food containers.
Termite
Habitat: Wood, soil, and leaf litter. Behavior: Eusocial, feeds on cellulose. Control methods: Termiticides, bait systems, and moisture control.
Paper Wasp
Habitat: Under eaves, in attics, and other sheltered areas. Behavior: Predatory on other insects, can sting. Control methods: Physical removal, aerosol insecticides, and preventive measures.
Stink Bug
Habitat: Gardens and then migrate indoors for the winter. Behavior: Releases a pungent odor when disturbed. Control methods: Exclusion, vacuuming, and insecticide treatments around the exterior of buildings.
Moth Fly (Drain Fly)
Habitat: Drains, sewage, and dirty garbage disposal units. Behavior: Weak fliers, breed in organic matter. Control methods: Drain cleaning, bio-enzymatic gel, and exclusion.
American Cockroach
Habitat: Prefers warm, dark, and moist areas like sewers and basements. Behavior: Omnivorous, fast runners. Control methods: Baits, insecticide sprays, and exclusion.
Spiders
Habitat: Varied, including corners of rooms, under furniture. Behavior: Predatory, some spin webs. Control methods: Physical removal, insecticide sprays, and exclusion.
Carpenter Ant
Habitat: Wood structures, particularly moist or damaged wood. Behavior: Excavate wood to create nests. Control methods: Baits, insecticides, and removal of infested wood.
Clothes Moth
Habitat: Closets and drawers, especially with woolen fabrics. Behavior: Larvae feed on natural fibers. Control methods: Dry cleaning, mothballs, and cold storage.
Bed Bug
Habitat: Mattresses, furniture, and luggage. Behavior: Feeds on human blood at night. Control methods: Heat treatment, chemical treatments, and encasements.
Fruit Fly
Habitat: Near fermenting or ripe fruits and vegetables. Behavior: Short life cycle, prolific breeders. Control methods: Sanitation, fruit removal, and vinegar traps.
Silverfish
Habitat: Damp, cool places such as basements and laundry rooms. Behavior: Nocturnal, feed on carbohydrates. Control methods: Dehumidifying, insecticidal dust, and sticky traps.
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