Pest Library

Ants rarely travel alone, and they scout tirelessly for food and moisture, frequently infiltrating kitchens, sinks, and floor crevices. Although certain species are merely a nuisance, others, such as carpenter ants, can hollow out wood, subtly damaging wooden support structures. Ant colonies grow rapidly, often numbering in the thousands, making DIY efforts mostly ineffective.

Although small, the presence of mice brings huge problems. Squeezing through holes that are the same size as a coin, they chew through insulation materials, wires, and dry food packages. Mice carry diseases through their urine and droppings, which makes sanitation a top priority. A single pair of mice can quickly produce a damaging infestation if neglected.

Meanwhile, rats are never shy about making noise in your attic or walls. Such large rodents relentlessly gnaw, chew through wires, wood, and even pipes. Aside from that, they leave greasy trails, foul droppings, and the ever-present risk of contamination. Their keen sense of memory and smell makes traps ineffective without a targeted removal technique.

Mosquitoes thrive in silence, breeding in neglected containers, shallow pools, or shaded corners of the yard. Even worse, these pests transmit serious diseases like Zika, Dengue, and West Nile virus. Their bites usually itch and swell. Eradication is not just about spraying; it’s about getting rid of their water havens and putting an end to their life cycle.

Earwigs look more threatening than they are, with their forcep-like pincers and quick movements. They seek out dark and damp places, under mulch, behind wall panels, or in basements. Although they rarely bite or damage homes, their sudden appearances indoors can be alarming. Reducing outdoor shelter and managing moisture deters their population.

Scorpions are nighttime hunters with pincers ready and a venomous stinger held high. In desert-prone zones and extremely dry landscapes, they sneak into shoes, closets, or underneath rocks and debris. Their sting is painful and, in certain cases, medically serious, especially for young children or pets. Unlike most pests, scorpions are not drawn by food but by shelter and water. If you see one, there are likely more hiding where the eye can’t reach. 

Silent, swift, and strangely prehistoric, silverfish are wingless insects with a silvery shimmer and antennae, and they never stop moving. They normally dwell in humid zones like bathrooms, laundry rooms, and attics, darting under baseboards and inside cardboard storage. While they don’t bite, they love to feast on glue, paper, and fabric, destroying keepsakes, wallpaper, and even book bindings.