SILVERFISH – Found in areas of high humidity, silverfish eat through paper and other items with high starch content.
FLEAS – Fleas feed on human blood through small bites in the skin. They can jump from your carpet up to your ankles and calves, and a female flea can produce up to 800 eggs during her lifetime.
TICKS – Ticks carry many serious diseases, including Lyme disease, encephalitis and typhus. They can live for over 500 days without a meal.
WASPS – Wasps can be distinguished from bees by their smooth, rather than hairy, bodies. Very protective of their nests, they will defend against invaders with painful stings. The common bee sting, while harmless to most people, can be very painful.
CRICKETS – House crickets can damage silk, woolens, paper, fruits and vegetables. They can eat almost anything available.
MOTHS – Female moths can lay up to 200 eggs, and moth larvae feed on wool fabric and fur, doing damage to valuable clothing items.
CARPENTER ANTS – Carpenter ants cut “galleries” into the wood in your home. Colonies can contain up to 50,000 workers, and infestations are very difficult to control. Carpenter ants may also be mistaken for termites.
OCCASIONAL INVADERS – Depending on where you live, pests such as pill bugs, centipedes and scorpions can invade your home.
