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Ants, from the family Formicidae are social insects that live every where on earth. 12,500 species are classified. Ant colonies can be found in around any property. Pests include Fire, Pavement and Carpenter Ants.

Bed Bugs or climex lectularius are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of warm blooded animals. Bedbugs feed primarily at night and conceal themselves well in little cracks, or tight spots. They tend to be found in mattresses, bedding materials and around the bed.

Beetles are insects from the order Coleoptera. They inhabit the entire planet. 40% of all insects are beetles and 25% of all forms of life on earth are beetles. One invasive North American species is the Asian Lady Beetle . Other pests include the Ground and Japanese Beetle.

Boxelder Bug or Boisea Truvittata is a North American nuisance that feeds on the seeds of Acer. They are not known as an agriculture pests but still  invade homes in vast numbers. These insects can be found by the hundreds on Boxelder and Maple trees after hibernation periods in the spring.

Cockroaches are a member of the Blattaria order. Arguably the worlds most abundant household pest, Cockroaches are active in warm weather and eat human and animal food. Cockroaches are known to carry and spread bacteria and diseases. Pests include American, German and Asian varieties.

Crickets are in the family Gryllidae. Crickets are typically found every where and harmless to humans. They can however be very irritating if they make their way inside. Crickets are nocturnal insects and are most identifiable not by appearance but by the unique chirping sound they produce.

Earwigs are of the insect order Demaptera. These insects are found all over North and South America. They are easily identifiable by their forceps like pincher on the back end of the insect. These insects are scavengers and hide in damp, dark places during the day and come out at night.

Fleas are of the insect order Sophonaptera. Fleas are bloodsucking parasites that feed on warm blooded animals. These animals include cats, dogs, bats and humans. Fleas have a historic past of carrying deadly pathogens and passing them from host to host. Dogs and cats are commonly known to be the main carriers of fleas.

Flies are insects from the order Diptera. The common house fly gets its name from its world wide almost cultural relationship with human habitation. Flies feed on liquids and are known to carry many germs making them unwelcome in the household. Flies are typically seen around garbage and their presence can be confirmed by maggots.

Head Louse or Pediculosis Capitis are a common parasitic insect that feeds on human blood. Lice cannot jump or fly and must be passed by head to head contact. Lice are typically found on children from age 6 to 15 and can be avoided by simple screenings. Lice are not known to carry disease but can produce a very itchy welt.

Mosquitoes are insects from the family Culicidae. These common pests reside all over the world. Mosquitoes flourish in tropical warm weather.  Female mosquitoes need nutrients from blood to breed. Mosquitoes are well known to spread diseases like West Nile and Malaria.

Moths are from the order Lepidoptera. Moths are closely related to butterflies. Moths inhabit all parts of the globe and are typically nocturnal creatures attracted to light. Moths are known to destroy crops, dried food items and clothing made from natural materials. Pest species include the Gypsy, Diamondback and Indian Meal varieties.

Silverfish or Lepisma Saccharina are found all over the globe including urban environments. Silverfish can be found in humid habitats and are known to destroy starch composed objects like paper, books and photos.

Spiders are creatures from the Araneae order. Spiders are not insects but instead arthropods and have eight legs not six. Spiders are typically predatory creatures feeding on insects. Spiders create traps by spinning webs that prey get caught it. Spiders are venomous and some species can be dangerous to humans. Dangerous species include the Brown Recluse and Black Widow.

Termites are now classified under the order Blattaria. Termites are arguably the most financially destructive pest. Termites reside all over the world and feed on dead plant materials like wood. Termites are known to bring down entire structures by eating away the support structures of buildings.

Ticks are arachnids in the family Ixodoidea. Ticks are parasitic creatures who typically feed on the warm blood of mammals and birds. Ticks can be found in most parts of the world where there is wooded terrain or tall grasses. Ticks are known to carry some diseases including Lymes Disease.