Pest Library - Colonial Pest Control

House Mouse
The common house mouse (Mus musculus) is a very adaptable and prevalent house pest worldwide. .Sure they look cute and furry, but they’re not good houseguests at all. The house ...
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Brown Rat
The brown rat, also called the Norway or sewer rat, is the most common rat in the United States. In addition to being a major nuisance pest, the brown rat ...
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German Cockroach
German cockroach (Blattella germanica) German cockroaches are yet another tropical species now found worldwide. They are by far the most common and important species from a public health standpoint. Distinguishing characteristics ...
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Carpenter Ant
The carpenter ant holds the distinction of being the number-one household pest in the Northeast. Carpenter ants get their name from their nesting habits, which involve excavating smooth galleries in ...
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Termite
Termites do more damage every year in the U.S. than storms and tornadoes combined. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, termites cause billions of dollars in damage to homes, ...
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Western Conifer Seed Bug
The western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) is a common pest of cone bearing trees in the western states that has been expanding its range eastward for several years and ...
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Webbing Clothes Moth
Clothes moths (family Tineidae, adult shown here) and carpet beetles don’t look alike and they’re not even remotely related, but they both can do something unique. Each is capable of ...
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Indian Meal Moth
The Indian Meal Moth is the most common food-infesting pest found in homes today. Most infestations are a result of bringing home contaminated bird seed or dry dog food. A ...
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Pavement Ant
How do you know if you need pavement ant removal? Pavement ants are a common household invader in the Northeast. This ant gets its name from its preference for nesting ...
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Larder Beetle
The larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius) is a member of a family commonly known as carpet beetles. Several species within this family (Dermestidae) are pests of fabrics but many are general ...
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