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.

Subterranean Termites

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

Formosan Termites

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

Drywood Termites

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

American Cockroach

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

German Cockroach

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

Fire Ants

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

Mosquitoes

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

Rats

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

Mice

Small rodents that squeeze through tiny gaps to invade homes.

Bed Bugs

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

Spiders

Common household spiders and occasional dangerous species in Houston.

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