Bed bugs, Cimex lectularius Order: HemipteraFamily: Cimicidae Description These insects are found worldwide, however infestations in the US have been on the rise in recent decades. Like all true bugs, bed bugs have piercing/sucking mouthparts. Their size varies...
Western conifer-seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis Order: HemipteraFamily: Coreidae Description The western conifer-seed bug is a common household nuisance in the fall and winter. These insects are harmless but can produce an unpleasant pine-like odor when disturbed....
Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella Order: LepidopteraFamily: Pyralidae Description The Indian meal moth is the most common species of pestiferous moth in Colorado homes. The larvae feed on and can damage certain foods such as grains, cereals, dried fruits, seeds,...
Ticks and tick-borne diseases Order: AcariFamily: Argasidae, Ixodidae Description Ticks are classified as arachnids, which includes spiders, scorpions, and mites. There are two families of ticks that occur in Colorado, known as hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks...
Flies in the home Order: Diptera Description Adult flies are winged and the most frequently observed life stage. Larvae are pale, legless maggots that often migrate away from their food source to pupate. The pupae are typically tan or brown.There are various fly...
