Pest Library

Houston Pest Identification Guide

This Houston pest library explains what each pest looks like, where it hides, and when to call a pro. Learn about common Houston pests, how to identify them, and what to do if you find them in your home.

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Most Destructive Wood-Destroying

Subterranean Termites

The most destructive termite species in Houston, living in underground colonies.

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Wood-Destroying

Formosan Termites

An aggressive termite species that can cause massive damage in a short time.

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Wood-Destroying

Drywood Termites

Termites that live inside the wood they consume, without soil contact.

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Crawling

American Cockroach

Large reddish-brown roaches common in Houston sewers and crawl spaces.

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Crawling

German Cockroach

Small, fast-reproducing roaches that infest kitchens and bathrooms.

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Crawling

Fire Ants

Aggressive ants that deliver painful stings and build large mounds in yards.

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Flying

Mosquitoes

Blood-feeding insects that breed in standing water and carry diseases.

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Rodents

Rats

Roof rats and Norway rats that invade Houston homes and businesses.

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Rodents

Mice

Small rodents that squeeze through tiny gaps to invade homes.

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Crawling

Bed Bugs

Tiny blood-feeding insects that hide in mattresses and furniture.

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Crawling

Spiders

Common household spiders and occasional dangerous species in Houston.

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