Household Pests

Miller Moth Life History and Habits All moths undergo complete metamorphosis, meaning they have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, adult. Miller moths lay eggs in weedy areas including wheat, ...

European Paper Wasp Description The European paper wasp is a generally black insect marked with yellow. They are fairly slender bodied with a distinct constriction of the body between the ...

European Earwig, Forficula auricularia   Earwigs found in Colorado were introduced in the 1950s, they are a common nuisance pest both indoors and outdoors. Occasionally, earwigs damage soft ...

Bed Bugs Description These insects are found worldwide, however infestations in the US have been on the rise in recent decades. These insects have piercing/sucking mouthparts. Bed bug size ...

Ants in the Home Almost anywhere in Colorado, ants will be the most common insect found in yards, gardens, fields and forests. Most ants found in homes nest outdoors and enter homes to forage ...