A Winged Termite has straight antennae, a thick waist and both pairs of wings are the same size.

A Winged Ants has elbowed antennae, narrow waist and their front wings are longer than their back wings.

Drywood Termites are found in the extreme south in a narrow strip from east to west coast. These termites nest in undecayed wood with very low moisture content.

Subteranean Termite are the most widespread group of termites. They cause most of the termite damage to structural timbers in the U.S. Nests are usually in the soil.

Powder Post Beetles are second only to termites in destroying wood. They leave small, mound holes in wooden articles along with a residue of fine powder-like dust.

The male Oriental Cockroach grows to 25 mm long and females are 32 mm long. They are shiny black in color, usually shy and nocturnal, the adults do not fly. Cockroaches survive well outdoors and are found under debris, stones, and leaf litter. They eat table food, decaying organic matter and starches. They can penetrate buildings and homes by traveling through door thresholds, under glass doors, through air ducts and ventilators and up floor drains.

American Cockroach's are found in dark, moist areas such as around bathtubs, clothes hampers, sewers and basement corners. Also, wherever food is prepared and stored.

German Cockroach's are the most common roach in U.S. homes. Breeds throughout the year, favor humid atmosphere and an average temperature of 70 degrees.

Brown Dog Tick's are found most often in the ears, between the toes and on the backs of dogs. After feeding they retire to baseboards, molding, and around window-cord pulleys, any protected openings.

The House Fly eggs are laid in almost any most and warm material such as manure, decaying vegetable material and garbage. They rest on floors, walls, ceilings on electrical cords, etc.

Most species of Spider's hide in cracks, dark areas or webs. They may bite if disturbed, the Black Widow and Brown Recluse species are poisonous.

Carpenter Ants belong to the genus Camponotus which contains numerous species. They're generally large ants, however, each colony has several sizes of workers. Key identifying characteristics of the carpenter ant include: One node between the thorax and abdomen; an evenly rounded thorax (with no spines) when viewed from the side; and the anus is surrounded by a circle of hairs, with no stinger. They're called carpenter ants because they chew wood, hollowing out "galleries" for their nests. A key indication of a colony's location is the presence of sawdust or "frass" piles, tiny bits of wood and dead ant body parts deposited outside the nest.

House Ants mostly feed on organic matter and are especially attracted by sweet foods. Colonies hibernate in the soil or in garden trash.

Earwigs are active at night and are hidden in mulch during the day. They scavenge on dead plant and animals material. Their found in cool, damp ground cover.

Cat Fleas are found on pets, near pet areas and in carpet. They reproduce rapidly and can cause irritating bites.

Sowbug/Pillbug's like damp places, they frequently invade damp basements, crawl spaces and potted plants. The Pillbug rolls into a ball when disturbed; Sowbug cannot.

Centipedes are found throughout the country. House centipedes live in damp areas such as cellars, closets, bathrooms. Outdoors they can be found in damp locations, under leaves and stones, etc.

Millipedes are normally found outdoors in damp places such as under leaves and in mulch. At times they swarm into buildings basements and first floor rooms.

Silverfish are among the most common insects in the home. They eat paper, fabrics and get into cereals. Firebrats prefer temperatures over 90 degrees and are usually not found together with Silverfish.

The common Bed Bug is flat, oval and reddish-brown in color. Their size ranges from 1/4 to 5/8 inch in length. Bed bugs feed on human blood, normally at night. They spend most of their time in hiding and live in clusters. Adults generally travel 15 to 20 feet, or less from their harborage sites. A thorough inspection to locate harborage sites is important. Look for black or brown spots of dried blood or fecal material on surfaces where bugs have rested. Also look for cast nymphal skins. You may notice the distinct odor bed bugs give off, especially if the infestation is heavy. The bed bug's flat body allows it to slip easily into very small cracks and spaces.