Identify Your Invader

Pest Library

Knowledge is the first step toward a pest-free home. Explore our field-guide to the most common pests in Southern California.

Crawlable Insects

Ants

Small but persistent, ants are the most common household pest in Southern California, often invading in search of moisture and food.

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Crawlable Insects

Bed Bugs

Resilient and elusive, bed bugs are master hitchhikers that infest even the cleanest homes, causing sleepless nights and physical discomfort.

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Crawlable Insects

Beetles

Beetles encompass a large group of insects, some of which can be major pests to pantry goods and household fabrics.

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Crawlable Insects

Centipedes & Millipedes

Multi-legged and often startling, these arthropods are indicators of high moisture levels around your South Bay property.

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Crawlable Insects

Cockroaches

Hardy and resilient, cockroaches are major sanitary concerns, carrying bacteria and triggering asthma or allergies.

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Crawlable Insects

Crickets

Known for their high-pitched chirping, crickets are a loud nuisance that can also damage fabrics and paper inside your home.

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Crawlable Insects

Earwigs

Earwigs are moisture-loving insects with intimidating pincers, often found in gardens and damp areas of the home.

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Crawlable Insects

Fleas

Fleas are agile parasites that thrive in Southern California's temperate climate, causing intense itching and potential health issues for pets and humans.

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Flying Insects

Mosquitoes

More than just a nuisance, mosquitoes in Southern California are increasingly capable of transmitting diseases like West Nile and Zika.

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Flying Insects

Moths

From pantry-invading Indian Meal Moths to fabric-damaging Clothes Moths, these flying pests can cause significant damage to your food and belongings.

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Mammals

Rodents

Mice and rats are highly destructive pests that contaminate food and can cause electrical fires by gnawing on wires.

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Arachnids

Scorpions

Found in the drier, inland reaches of Southern California, scorpions are nocturnal hunters that can give a painful sting.

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Crawlable Insects

Silverfish

These agile, wingless insects are known for their fish-like movement and their appetite for household items like books and clothes.

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Arachnids

Spiders

While most spiders are harmless, species like the Black Widow can pose health risks to Southern California residents.

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Wood-Destroying Organisms

Termites

Termites cause billions in structural damage every year. In SoCal, both Drywood and Subterranean termites are active.

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Arachnids

Ticks

Ticks are parasitic arachnids found in SoCal's canyons and trailheads, known for transmitting Lyme disease and other pathogens.

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Flying Insects

Wasps & Hornets

Stinging insects like Yellow Jackets and Paper Wasps can be aggressive, posing a significant risk to those with allergies.

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Pest Library

Ants

Bed Bugs

Beetles

Centipedes & Millipedes

Cockroaches

Crickets

Earwigs

Fleas

Mosquitoes

Moths

Rodents

Scorpions

Silverfish

Spiders

Termites

Ticks

Wasps & Hornets

Can't identify your pest?

Serving Southern California Since 1960.

Pest Library

Ants

Bed Bugs

Beetles

Centipedes & Millipedes

Cockroaches

Crickets

Earwigs

Fleas

Mosquitoes

Moths

Rodents

Scorpions

Silverfish

Spiders

Termites

Ticks

Wasps & Hornets

Can't identify your pest?

Serving Southern California Since 1960.

Serving Southern California
Since 1960.

Serving Southern California
Since 1960.