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Is a mystery pest bugging your household? Here, you will find helpful information detailing insects, their habits, characteristics, and where they may be commonly found in or around your home.

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Norway Rat

Norway rats are nocturnal and forage at dusk and prior to dawn, preferring to hide during the day. These rodents prefer to make colonies near sources of water like beside riverbanks and while highly adaptable, they thrive in human habitats.

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Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants rarely come in contact with humans and do not pose a threat, however they can damage the structure of your property due to their nest building

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Argentine Ants

Argentine ants live in moist areas that are near a food source, such as outside office buildings or beneath boards in damp soil. They continuously leave trails to ensure they do not waste time returning to previous food sources, rather than depositing trails from nest to food source.

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Roof Rats

Roof rats are nocturnal by nature, live in colonies, and are highly adaptable. They prefer to live in high places such as rafters or attics but will live wherever necessary including piles of rubbish or wood, and around or in structures.

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Odorous House Ants

While not dangerous, odorous house ants can contaminate food and can be a nuisance. Locating the colony and subcolonies is key with controlling odorous house ants.

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Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees do not live in nests or colonies like other bees because they are solitary, instead they bore deep holes into decaying or weathered wood to deposit eggs inside.

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Honey Bees

While honey bees do sting, only females are capable of stinging and can only do so once. They are not likely to sting while foraging for nectar and pollen. As docile bees, they rarely strike unless provoked.

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Bald Faced Hornets

Most common in the southeastern United States, the bold-faced hornet is most active during the day and as social insects, they live in large colonies with between 100 and 400 members.

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Red Imported Fire Ants

Due to their aggressive nature and ability to sting repeatedly, contacting a professional pest control technician is the best choice at eliminating this ant species from your property.

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Pavement Ants

Pavement ants are commonly found in urban and suburban areas. Their name is due to being primarily found on sidewalks, cracks in driveways, and other concrete structures like office buildings. They tend to nest along curbs and sidewalks underneath objects like stone or rocks.

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