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Black or red-and-black, 1/4"–1/2" long. Large mandibles. Single node between thorax and abdomen.
Sawdust-like frass near wood, rustling in walls, trails along baseboards and foundations, winged swarmers in spring.
Dark brown to black, 1/8" long. Parallel lines on head and thorax. Small mounds in pavement cracks.
Small dirt mounds in driveway/sidewalk cracks, trails entering through foundation gaps, particularly in kitchens.
German cockroaches: light brown, 1/2" long, two dark stripes behind head. American: reddish-brown, 1.5"+ long.
Droppings (like pepper or coffee grounds), egg cases, musty odor, smear marks in dark corners and cabinet hinges.
Adults: reddish-brown, apple-seed sized. Nymphs: translucent, yellowish. Flat, oval body.
Rust-colored stains on sheets, tiny dark spots on mattress seams, shed skins, bites in lines on exposed skin.
Yellow and black or reddish-brown, 1/2"–1" long. Smooth bodies (not fuzzy like bees). Narrow waist.
Paper-like nests under eaves, in bushes, or underground. Aggressive buzzing near entry points. Visible flight paths.
Thin, long-legged, 1/4"–3/8" long. One pair of wings. Long proboscis (mouthpart).
High-pitched buzzing at dusk, itchy bite welts, larvae in standing water (puddles, gutters, containers).
House fly: gray, 1/4" long, four dark stripes on thorax. Fruit fly: tan/brown, 1/8" long, red eyes.
Clusters near food, garbage, or drains. Maggots in organic waste. Fruit flies hovering around ripe fruit.
Eight legs, two body segments. House spider: variable brown. Wolf spider: large, hairy, fast. Cellar: very long legs.
Webs in corners, basements, ceilings. Egg sacs (small white balls). Shed exoskeletons in dark areas.
Deer tick: tiny, dark brown, 1/8" unfed. Engorged: gray, pea-sized. Dog tick: brown with white markings.
Found on skin after outdoor activity, particularly in wooded or grassy areas. Embedded in skin (head buried).
Indian meal moth: copper/white wings, 1/2" wingspan. Saw-toothed grain beetle: dark brown, 1/8" long.
Webbing or larvae in flour, grains, cereals, and pet food. Small moths flying in kitchen. Tiny beetles in pantry.
Gray-brown, 2.5–3.5" body, tail equal length. Small eyes and ears. Pointed snout.
Droppings (1/4" rods, pointed ends), gnaw marks on wood/wires, greasy rub marks along walls, scratching at night.
Norway rat: brown, 7–10" body, thick body, blunt snout. Larger than mice. Tail shorter than body.
Droppings (3/4" capsules, blunt ends), burrows near foundations, gnawed holes, grease marks, heavy scratching.
Gray fur, bushy tail, 8–10" body. Prominent front teeth. Excellent climbers.
Scurrying in attic at dawn/dusk, chewed entry holes in roofline, nests in attic insulation, gnawed wires.
Gray fur, black mask, ringed tail. 2–3 ft long, 10–30 lbs. Very dexterous front paws.
Torn shingles or vents, droppings in attic, damaged insulation, heavy thumping at night, tipped garbage cans.
Small, dark brown, 2–3" body, wingspan 8–12". Membrane wings. Nocturnal. Erratic, fluttery flight.
Droppings (guano) accumulated below roost, urine stains on siding, squeaking/chirping at dusk, entry gaps in roofline.
Black with white stripes, bushy tail, 6–10" body. Strong odor. Nocturnal.
Lingering smell, dug holes in lawn (grub foraging), dens under decks/sheds, 3–4" entrance holes.
Brown-gray, stocky, 16–20" body. Bushy tail. Large front teeth. Found on ground, not in trees.
Large burrow entrances (6–8"), mounds of excavated dirt near foundations or sheds, damaged garden plants.
Black with red/orange markings, 1/2" long. Elongated, somewhat flattened body.
Clusters on sunny exterior walls in fall, indoor aggregation in wall voids and attics during winter.
Brown, shield-shaped, 5/8" long. Alternating light/dark bands on antennae and abdomen.
Found on exterior walls in fall, indoors during winter. Releases unpleasant odor when crushed or disturbed.
Dark gray, 3/8" long, golden hairs on thorax. Sluggish, buzzing at windows in winter.
Large numbers inside during late fall and winter, clustering at sunny windows, entering wall voids to overwinter.
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