Moles What are moles? Moles are small mammals found throughout Georgia that burrow tunnels under the ground. They are 6-8 inches in length and are gray in color; they have powerful paddle-like forefeet with large toenails that they use for digging. They have strong necks and elongated heads. Moles spend most of their life underground…
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Indian Meal Moths What are Indian meal moths? Adult Indian meal moths are winged insects that are capable of flying; they range in length from 1/2 to 5/8 of an inch. The rear half of their wing is either a bronze, copper, or dark gray color and the front half of the wing is a…
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Common House Spiders What are house spiders? Like its name suggests, the house spider is the most common type of spider that you will find living in your home. They are usually a yellowish color with a dirty white abdomen and some dark spots on the top of their body. They will range in size…
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House Flies What are house flies? One of the most common pests found in Georgia homes is the house fly. Many Atlanta homeowners come to us to learn how to get rid of house flies, for good. House flies are gray insects that are about ¼ of an inch in length. They have four distinct…
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Ground Beetles What are ground beetles? Ground beetles are a large family of beetle that contains thousands of species. They can range in size from 1/8 of an inch to 1 inch in length; they have three pairs of legs and can move very quickly. Ground beetles have a flattened hard body and have distinct lengthwise…
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German Cockroaches What is a German cockroach? There are thousands of species of cockroaches that live around the world and along with the American cockroach, one of the most common species of cockroach found in the United States and possibly in your Georgia home! is the German cockroach (also known as waterbugs). They have wings…
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Fruit Flies What are fruit flies? Fruit flies are pests that are commonly found in homes, restaurants and grocery stores or basically anywhere there is fresh produce present. They are about 1/8 of an inch in length; they are tan and black in color with bright red eyes. Fruit flies are attracted to rotting or…
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Fire Ants What are Fire Ants? Fire ant populations have spread all across the U.S., especially the southern states, including Georgia. Fire Ants can be mistaken for regular ants; they are reddish brown to black in color with a cooper colored head and are 1/10 – ¼ of an inch in length. They are a…
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Earwigs What are earwigs? Earwigs may best be known for the myth that is associated with them – that they crawl into sleeping people’s ears and burrow into their brains to lay eggs. This myth, of course, is false. Even so, no one wants to see earwigs in their house. Monitor Pest Control in Atlanta,…
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Clothes Moths What are clothes moths? There are two types of clothes moths that will commonly infest Georgia homes and they include the casemaking clothes moth and the webbing clothes moth. The larval stage of these insects is the caterpillar and they are the culprit for any damage you find inside your home. The adult…
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