Hampton Roads Pest Library

German Cockroaches

The most stubborn indoor roach in Hampton Roads — spreads fast and resists DIY treatment.

Subterranean Termites

The most destructive pest in Hampton Roads — and one of the most common.

American Cockroaches

The large 'water bug' common in Hampton Roads sewers, drains, and crawlspaces.

Odorous House Ants

Tiny ants that smell like rotten coconut when crushed — and trail constantly through Hampton Roads kitchens.

Pavement Ants

The ants that build volcano-like sand mounds in driveway cracks throughout Hampton Roads.

Carpenter Ants

The large black ants that excavate galleries in moist wood — and signal a moisture problem.

Ticks

Disease-transmitting parasites found in Hampton Roads yards, parks, and wooded edges.

Bed Bugs

Biting parasites that hide in mattress seams, headboards, and furniture — requiring specialist treatment.

Yellowjackets

Aggressive ground- and wall-nesting wasps that sting repeatedly and peak in late summer.

Paper Wasps

The open umbrella-shaped nests under Hampton Roads eaves, decks, and playground equipment.

Carpenter Bees

The large bees drilling perfect round holes in Hampton Roads wood trim, decks, and fascia boards.

Wolf Spiders

Large, fast-moving ground spiders common in Hampton Roads homes — startling but not dangerous.

Widow Spiders

Hampton Roads has both black widows and brown widows — identification matters for treatment.

Stink Bugs

The fall home invader that congregates on warm siding and overwinters in Hampton Roads attics.

Boxelder Bugs

Red-and-black bugs that mass on Hampton Roads siding in fall and overwinter in wall voids.

Asian Lady Beetles

Multicolored beetles that invade Hampton Roads homes in fall — and bite, unlike native ladybugs.

Carpet Beetles

Larvae that feed on natural fiber carpets, wool, and stored clothing — and are frequently mistaken for bed bugs.

Indian Meal Moths

The small moths flying around Hampton Roads kitchens — larvae infest flour, cereal, and grains.

Earwigs

Pincer-tailed insects that invade Hampton Roads homes in wet weather — alarming but harmless.

Millipedes & Centipedes

Multi-legged moisture pests that invade Hampton Roads homes through crawlspaces and foundation gaps.

Mice & Rats

Rodents that contaminate food, damage wiring, and enter Hampton Roads homes through surprisingly small gaps.