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Need to know what insects you just found crawling on your kitchen counter? Worried about what pests may be damaging your property? Curious about the existence of bed bugs? The identification of insects and other pests can be tricky. That's why Nature's Own Exterminating provides a pest and insect identification guide to help you identify what is bugging you.
Even if you are a skilled bug identifier, our Pest Library is not a substitute for professional pest control. If you do find signs of a pest infestation in your home, contact a licensed pest professional promptly. We will inspect your home, confirm the species, and recommend a course of action to keep your family safe and healthy.
Browse the pest profiles below in our comprehensive Pest and Insect Identification Guide.
BROWSE THE PEST PROFILES BELOW IN OUR COMPREHENSIVE PEST AND INSECT GUIDE
PEST I.D. GUIDE
Research A Pest
Learn how to identify common pests; understand their biology, diet, and habits; and find out what you can do to control them.

Pantry MOTH
PLODIA INTERPUCTELLA
The Indian meal moth was given its name after an insect scientist found it feeding on corn meal, also known as Indian meal. From wing to wing, adult moths measure from 5/8 - 3/4" long. Indian Meal moth larvae can infest a wide range of dry foods, explaining why they are considered to be the most common stored-food pest in homes and grocery stores. Read Pest Stats to find our more.

OPOSSUM
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

SQUIRRELS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

MICE (House)
MUS MUSCULUS
Very inquisitive in nature, the house mouse will spend the day exploring anything new. When the temperatures outside begin to drop, house mice, since they don’t hibernate, begin searching for a warmer place to live. Often attracted by the smell of food and the warmth of a structure, the house mouse can use any opening, such as utility lines, pipe openings, and gaps beneath doors, to gain entry into a home.

FLIES (House)
Musca Domestica
The house fly is the most common fly found in and around homes. House flies are not only nuisance pests while buzzing around homes, but they are potential disease carriers. House flies have short lifespans, but they can quickly reproduce in large numbers, leading to large house fly populations if not identified and effectively controlled. Read Pest Stats for more information.

MOSQUITOS
AEDES ALBOPICTUS
Mosquitoes are best known for the habits of the adult females which often feed on blood to help generate their eggs. The lesser-known side is that mosquito adults, males and females, also feed on nectar from flowers. Their immature stages usually are located in standing, preferably stagnant, water. The larvae feed on variety of materials, depending on species. Read Pest Stats for more info.

ANTS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

CENTIPEDES
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

BEDBUGS
OFFICE BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS
You don’t let just anyone lease space in your property. You want tenants whose reputations add real value. Shouldn’t your pest management provider’s reputation do the same? When you choose Nature's Own Ext., you choose a quality green program with proven results. And your Commercial Pest Specialist will tailor your program to meet your needs.

TICKS
CONDOS, APT. COMPLEXES, ETC.
We know resident retention is high on your list, we will help you reach that goal. Our techs get to know you, your staff and your residents, providing multifamily protection,
created specifically for your property. We use scientifically advanced, minimally invasive pest control treatments to help keep pests and
damage to a minimal. Our standard multifamily protection package includes crawling insect & rodent control.

CENTIPEDE
SCUTIGERA COLEOPTRATA
Centipedes are sometimes called house centipedes or "hundred-leggers" because of their many pairs of legs. They are widely distributed throughout most of United States and the world. Centipedes are rarely seen by humans due to their nocturnal activity and the speed in which they move. Most centipedes live for more than a year and some up to six years. Read Pest Stats to find out more.

BIRDS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

BATS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

RATS (Norway)
RATTUS NORVEGICUS
Rats carry disease and can damage Hand destroy your home and
property. They’re among the most common pests in the Atlanta Metro area and also one of the most difficult to eradicate. To protect your home and family, you need to stay one step ahead of rodent infestations with the help of our rat exterminators and rat removal services. Thankfully, Nature's Own Ext. can solve your problem.

BEES (Honey)
Apis Nekkufera Linnaeus
Honey bees are social insects found all over the world. They are beneficial insects because of their role in pollination. Honey bees pollinate more than 100 crops in the U.SThe most well-documented encounters with bees are bee swarms of honey bees. Typically, honey bee swarms are not a major threat, unless when dealing with Africanized honey bees. Read Pest Stats for more information.

SPIDERS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

COCKROACHES
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

CRICKETS
BAKERIES, FOOD PROCESSING, ETC.
No two restaurants are alike. That’s why Nature's Own Exterminating will start with a comprehensive
inspection of your property to understand the unique pest pressures your establishment faces. Then, based on our findings, we
will work with you to build a protection plan – just for your restaurant – that puts our deep knowledge of pests and pest control to work.

SCORPIONS
FACTORIES, DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Nothing can ruin a business' reputation like a pest infestation. Our goal is to get to know your business inside and out. We will customize a General Pest Management (GPM) program to fit your unique needs.
BOX ELDER
BOISEA TRIVITTATA (SAY)
Boxelder bugs get their common name because they are often found on and around boxelder trees. This species is native to the western states, but can be found from eastern Canada throughout the eastern United States, and, wherever boxelder trees are found. Boxelder bugs are primarily a nuisance pest as they enter structures, including homes, sheds and garages to overwinter.

SILVERFISH
LEPISMA SACCHARINA
Silverfish get their name from the insect’s silvery, metallic appearance and fish-like shape and movements. Silverfish are also known as “bristletails” because of their three long, bristle-like appendages on the rear end of their body. Typically seen in moist areas such as bathrooms, basements and attics, silverfish hide their presence from humans, thus
damage can go unnoticed. Read Pest Stats to find out more.

Clothes MOTH
TINEA PELLIONELLA
It is during the larvae stage when the Casemaking clothes moths are small cream-colored caterpillars with brown head capsules. It is then they do the most damage to fabrics. If you have an infestation of casemaking clothes moth in your home or place of business, you must act quickly before they do a large amount of damage. Read Pest Stats to find out more.

RACCOONS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.
LADYBUG (Asian)
HARMONIA AXYRIDIS
Ladybugs are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. Most species of this beetle family are highly beneficial insects, but some have a habit of overwintering in structures, leading them to become nuisance pests. Ladybugs are found worldwide with about 475 species located in the United States and Canada. Read Pest Stats to find out more.

WASPS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

CATERPILLAR
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

EARWIGS
DAYCARES, NURSING, ADULT CARE
Nature's Own Ext. recognizes your need for the highest level of air quality in school environments. Children spend the majority of their day inside the school building; the last thing they should be breathing is allergens caused by pests or pesticides. This is why Nature's Own Ext. Green Pest Management (GPM) approach is essential to solving pest issues and maintaining a healthy, pest-free environment.

BEETLES
STRIP MALLS, SUPERMARKETS, ETC.
In the retail environment, your customers’ satisfaction – and your reputation – are on the line every day. So, you need a pest control provider that understands the unique pressures you face day in and day out. We start with a comprehensive, on-site inspection and deliver scientifically based solutions that provide safe and effective results.

FLEAS
CONDOS, APT. COMPLEXES, ETC.
We know resident retention is high on your list, we will help you reach that goal. Our techs get to know you, your staff and your residents, providing multifamily protection,
created specifically for your property. We use scientifically advanced, minimally invasive pest control treatments to help keep pests and
damage to a minimal. Our standard multifamily protection package includes crawling insect & rodent control.

WEEVILS
CONDOS, APT. COMPLEXES, ETC.
We know resident retention is high on your list, we will help you reach that goal. Our techs get to know you, your staff and your residents, providing multifamily protection,
created specifically for your property. We use scientifically advanced, minimally invasive pest control treatments to help keep pests and
damage to a minimal. Our standard multifamily protection package includes crawling insect & rodent control.
TREATMENT COST
Nature's Own Exterminting uses environment-friendly techniques to help you effectively eliminate and prevent pest problems in your facility. Our programs are designed in collaboration with you and are customized to meet the specific needs of your industry.
Nature's Own Exterminting uses environment-friendly techniques to help you effectively eliminate and prevent pest problems in your facility. Our programs are designed in collaboration with you and are customized to meet the specific needs of your industry. Costs will be determined by the specific pest problem.