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Ghost ant

Ghost ant's diet consists of sweets. They will also feed on grease & living or dead insects. They have a high need for moisture, and although colonies are ususally established outside, they can reside inside houses during dry conditions. More information about ghost ants.

Pavement ant

The pavement ants name comes from the fact that colonies usually make their homes in the pavement or paver bricks. This ant is a common household pest and will eat almost anything, including insects, honeydew, honey, bread, meats, nuts, ice cream & cheese. More information about pavement ants.

Carpenter ant

Carpenter ant species live both inside and outside in moist, decaying or hollow wood. Certain parts of a house including around and under windows, roof eaves, decks and porches, are more likely to be infested by carpenter ants because these areas are more vulnerable to moisture. More information about carpenter ants.

Cockroach

Cockroaches are one of the most common pests insects. They feed on human foods as well as pet foods. They can also leave offensive odors. They can also transport microbes on their body surfaces including those that are potentially dangerous to humans. Cockroaches are also linked with allergic reactions in humans. Some of the proteins that triggers allergic reactions are also linked with asthma.

Some preventative measures against these type of pest include: keeping water and food sealed in tight containers, frequent cleaning in the kitchen, and regular vacuuming. More information about cockroaches.

Bed bug

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed exclusively on blood. They prefer a habitat of warm houses and they predominately prefer to be nearby or inside of beds, bedding and other sleeping areas. Bed bugs are more active at night. Common signs of bed bugs include itching at night. Bites on your body and small bloodstains on pillows or sheets. More information about bed bug.

Mosquito

Mosquitos feed on human blood and some of the species can transmit extremely harmful diseases to humans and livestock. They can carry diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and filarasis. More information about Zika virus.

Fig whitefly on ficus

White flies are small winged insects that typically feed on the underside of leaves. They leave a sticky residue on leaves and surrounding area that can seriously injure plants and trees causing wilting, yellowing, stunting, leaf drop or even death of the tree or plant. More information about this type of whitefly.

Rugose spirling whitefly

White flies are small winged insects that typically feed on the underside of leaves. They leave a sticky residue on leaves and surrounding area that can seriously injure plants and trees causing wilting, yellowing, stunting, leaf drop or even death of the tree or plant. More information about this type of whitefly.