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House Mouse:

Small, brown/gray, rounded ears and body. Often found indoors year-round, nesting in walls and furniture. Can transmit diseases and contaminate food.

Deer Mouse: 

Similar to house mice, but typically brown with white feet and belly. Common in rural areas. Major carrier of hantavirus.

Norway Rat: 

Large, brown, blunt nose, smaller ears, tail shorter than body. Burrows in the ground. Very destructive and adaptable.

Roof Rat: 

Sleek, black/brown, pointed nose, large ears, tail longer than body. Climbs well and nests in attics and trees.

Voles: 

Small rodents with short tails and stocky bodies. Primarily outdoor pests, damaging lawns and gardens by burrowing and feeding on roots and stems.

Squirrels: 

Can enter attics and walls. Can cause damage and create nests.

Key facts about Rodents:

• Rodents can cause structural damage to homes by gnawing on wires, pipes, and wood.
• They contaminate food and surfaces with their urine, droppings, and saliva.
• Rodent infestations can spread diseases such as hantavirus, salmonellosis, and leptospirosis.
• Prevention methods include sealing entry points, removing food sources, and maintaining a clean environment.

 ANTS

Carpenter Ants:

Large, black. Excavate wood to create nests. Can cause significant structural damage.

Pavement Ants: 

Small, brown/black. Nest in cracks in pavement. Common nuisance in homes.

Pharaoh Ants: 

Tiny, yellow/light brown. Thrive indoors, difficult to control.

Odorous House Ants: Brown/black, emit a rotten coconut odor when crushed. Common household pests.

Key facts about Ants:

• Ants are social insects that live in colonies.
• They are attracted to food and water sources.
• Some ants, like carpenter ants, can cause structural damage to homes.
• Effective ant control requires identifying the species and targeting the colony.

COCKROACHES

German Cockroach: 

Small, light brown, two dark stripes behind the head. Most common indoor cockroach.

American Cockroach: 

Large, reddish-brown. Found in warm, damp environments.

Oriental Cockroach: 

Dark brown/black, shiny. Prefers damp, cool places.

Key facts about Cockroaches:

• Cockroaches are nocturnal pests that prefer warm, humid environments.
• They contaminate food and surfaces with their droppings and saliva.
• Cockroaches can trigger allergies and asthma.
• Control measures include sanitation, sealing entry points, and using baits or insecticides.