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Updated: July 10, 2023
Identifying Common Household Insect Pests
How to identify, prevent, and manage insects (bugs) commonly found indoors.
Updated: August 23, 2022
Indoor Insects
Learn how to identify some of the most common insects that appear inside the home and how to manage them.
Updated: April 17, 2024
Indian Meal Moth
Indian meal moth is one of the most common pantry pests.
Updated: December 21, 2023
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small, brown insects that feed solely on the blood of animals, including humans.
Updated: August 7, 2023
Spiders in Maryland
Spiders are general predators, feeding on a wide range of prey (insects, other spiders, etc.). They are beneficial to people because they feed on harmful insects.
Updated: August 4, 2023
Springtails
Springtails primarily feed on algae, fungi, pollen, and decaying organic matter. They may be a nuisance in bathrooms, kitchens, and basements, but they do not bite or cause damage.
Updated: July 17, 2023
Drain Flies
Drain flies in the home are found primarily in rooms or areas where there are drains - kitchens, bathrooms, and basements near floor drains.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Fleas
The cat flea is the most common flea encountered in homes. It survives on both dogs and cats and will bite humans.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Bird Mites
Bird mites, also known as northern fowl mites, are parasites of birds and domestic fowl.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Silverfish and Firebrats
Silverfish and firebrats are found outdoors but indoors they can become pests because they feed on starchy substances as well as book bindings, dry foods, flour, bits of cloth, or paper.
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