Carpenter Ant
Large black/bicolored ants; sawdust-like frass, hollow wood sounds.
Pavement Ant
Small brown ants; mounds along driveways, patios, expansion joints.
Odorous House Ant (“Sugar Ant”)
Sweet-seeking trails in kitchens/baths; coconut-like odor when crushed.
House Mouse
Droppings, scratching at night, small gnaw marks; kitchen/attic activity.
Norway Rat
Burrows near foundations, heavy gnawing, grease rub marks along paths.
German Cockroach
Kitchen/bathrooms; fast breeders; peppery droppings near appliances.
American Cockroach
Large “palmetto” roaches in basements/utility areas; sewer/drain ties.
Paper Wasps
Umbrella nests on eaves, railings, playsets; visible open comb.
Yellowjackets
Ground/void nests; aggressive around trash and outdoor food.
Bald-faced Hornet
Aerial “football” nests in trees/buildings; defensive if disturbed.
Mosquitoes
Rest in shade; breed in standing water; peak at dusk/dawn.
Deer Tick (Blacklegged)
Quest along edges/brush; tick checks recommended after yard/wood time.
Fleas
Pets/hosts; bites around ankles; activity in rugs and pet bedding.
House Spiders
Webs in corners, basements, and garages; help control other insects.
Indian Meal Moth (Pantry Moth)
Larvae in grains/nuts; adults flutter in kitchens at night.
Flour/Grain Beetles
Found in flour, cereals, pet foods; check seams of packages.
Silverfish
Paper/fabric damage; like humidity in bathrooms/basements.
House Centipede
Fast movers; hunt other pests; seen in basements and baths.
Earwigs
Pincers look scary; congregate in mulch/leaf litter; wander indoors.
Stink Bugs
Overwinter in walls/attics; appear on warm winter days.
Clover Mites
Tiny red mites on sunny siding/windows in spring.
Springtails
Moisture-loving; small jumping insects in basements/near drains.
Bed Bugs
Bites in lines/clusters; spotting on seams; activity at night.
Eastern Subterranean Termite
Mud tubes; spring swarmers; hidden wood damage near moisture.
Honey Bees (Referral)
We do not remove honey bees; we’ll refer you to a local beekeeper.
