| FLEAS |
Common
Southeastern
Varieties:
Cat
Fleas
Habitat:
as parasites, they
live on humans or animals, as well as in numerous
home surfaces
Damage:
carry and distribute
parasites, worms and diseases. bite results
range from skin irritation to transmission
of worms or infection.
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| ROACHES |
Common
Southeastern
Varieties:
German,
American, Brown-banded
Habitat:
homes are the perfect
habitat for roaches due to food source, warmth
and moisture
Damage:
people with allergies
may experience worse symptoms due to the dust
of cast-off cockroach skins. Infestations in
improperly stored food are common.
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| SPIDERS |
Common
Southeastern
Varieties:
both
Black Widows and Brown Recluses
Habitat:
dark, quiet places
with little interference
Damage:
both are dangerous
to humans, and both cause painful bites. first
symptoms include stiffness, nauseau, trouble
breathing and swelling of the bite. contact
local Poison Control for bite treatment.
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| TERMITES |
Common
Southeastern
Varieties:
Subterranean
(winged reproductives, non-winged workers
and soldiers)
*note - termites have 2 body parts (head & body), whereas ants have 3 (head, abdomen & thorax)
Habitat:
Underground in nests,
then manifesting in wood to feed
Damage:
responsible for more
structural damage than any other pest. damage
includes major structual to all wooded supports
and frames, plus any wood on interior of structure.
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| BEETLES |
Common
Southeastern
Varieties:
Powderpost,
Drugstore, Larder
Habitat:
Powderpost - within
hardwoods
Drugstore & Larder - infest
stored food, plant products
Damage:
Powderpost - larvae
eat unvarnished hardwoods, leaving small tubes
in wood
Drugstore/Larder - invade
homes in search of stored beans, grain or
seeds. Common in pantry areas. Leather goods
are also common food source.
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| ANTS |
Common
Southeastern
Varieties:
Carpenter,
Fire, Argentina
Habitat:
Carpenter Ants - moistened
or decaying wood
Fire Ants - nest in
mounds
Damage:
Carpenter Ants - dig
hollow tubes through wood, can compromise
structure and cause major damage to homes
and businesses.
Fire Ants - can invade
home in search of sweets and nest within structure.
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