Common Household Pests
Household pests include a variety of crawling insects, arachnids and rodents that enter the home to feed, nest or breed. Some of these pests are wood destroying insects or organisms that can damage the home. Some present a health hazard by spreading bacteria or allergens in our homes. Others may be a health hazard because they bite or sting. Still others are nothing more than a nuisance. The National Pest Control Association says the 10 most common household pests are cockroaches, mice, rats, termites, ants and carpenter ants, fleas, dog ticks, spiders, and silverfish.
The following pages contain general information on these and other pests: