The Most Common Residential Insect Infestations

With spring here and summer rapidly approaching, homeowners are facing the peak seasons for household insect infestations. Infestations of any kind can be easily handled by trained pest control professionals, but it’s a good idea to be aware of some of the most common insects that invade homes. Here are a few of the most common residential insect pests:

Ants

Ants may make nests inside your home to seek shelter, but the most common cause of ant infestations is food left uncovered or lying on the floor. Keep your home clean and free of food debris to reduce your chances of an ant infestation.

Cockroaches

Like ants, cockroaches usually infest homes in search of food and shelter. Not only is it frightening to come across one in your home, but they are also disease carriers and are known to trigger asthma attacks in some people.

Silverfish

The many-legged silverfish is another extremely common insect pest. While they are harmless to humans, they can be quite destructive to your home. Silverfish are usually found in damp areas such as showers, tubs or basements.

Wasps

Wasp stings are painful, and their nests can be difficult to remove–some species of wasps are even known to nest in chimneys or between roof shingles as well as underground or in trees. Allergies to wasp stings are fairly common, and they require immediate medical treatment.

No matter what kind of insect infestation is plaguing your home, your best bet is to leave insect removal to professional exterminators. They will have the equipment, and the expertise, to remove insects quickly and safely, so be sure to call a local pest control professional at the first sign of an infestation in your home.

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