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Insect Identification

Fleas:

Color: Dark brown
Size: Less than 1/4 inch
Other distinct features: Narrow, several spines across body including near the head, several hairs across body, wingless
Fleas are not only an annoyance to pets, but can also cause hair loss and skin damage. They also transmit murine typhus to humans.

Signs of a Flea Infestation:

Flea activity seen, but severity unknown
Pets excessively scratching
Pets have reddened/irritated skin
Small, black excrement present in pet’s fur
Flea bites on humans usually occur around ankles and lower legs

Bed Bugs:

Color: Mahogany to red-brown
Shape: Flat, broad oval when unfed; swollen and elongated when fed
Size: 1/4 inch long
Bed bugs do not transmit disease, but their bites can cause red, itchy welts.

Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation:

Specks of blood or feces on linens, furniture, mattresses and other areas where bed bugs may be hiding
Sightings of the bug, eggshells or shed skins
Hiding in the cracks and crevices associated with mattresses, cushions, bed frames and other structures

Cockroaches:

Size: 1/2 to 5/8 inches long
Color: Light brown
Other distinct features: Wings (but they can’t fly), two black lines from the head to the wings, wide and flat body
Cockroaches can carry bacteria and viruses. They can also cause allergic reactions that include skin rashes, congestion, watery eyes, and asthma.

Signs of a Cockroach Infestation:

Roach droppings/dark specs
If seen foraging during the day, population is likely large
As population grows, more are forced out of shelter
Overflowing population in one location

Mosquitoes:

Color: Brown, with a darker proboscis, thorax, wings, and tarsi, and a lighter brown head and center
Size: Approximately 3.96 to 4.25 millimeters long
Other distinct features: the abdomen has pale, narrow, rounded bands that take on a half-moon shape
Most known for malaria, mosquitoes are also vectors of other diseases such as Dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, West Nile and the Zika virus.

Signs of Mosquito Infestation:

Sightings of mosquitoes in enclosed spaces like garages, sheds, and under or inside homes to survive cold temperatures
Mosquito larvae in standing water on your property
Depending on the species, most activity takes place from dusk to dawn

Perimeter Pests:

House flies are known for their red colored eyes
Ants can be identified by their three distinct body regions: head, thorax and abdomen as well as antennae

Signs of a Perimeter Pest:

The most common sign of a house fly infestation is the presence of the flies, themselves – often found near garbage/refuse areas
Most species of ants nest underground, while some can be found in compromised wood, dead mulch, leaf litter and gutters

Recommended Products

Ask your local pest control expert if they use the following Zoëcon products:

Precor

Packing a powerful punch, the Precor^® products offer seven months of control against fleas and ticks.

Zenprox

The Zenprox^® product lineup provides rapid knockdown and residual control to protect against more than 20 pests, including cockroaches, bed bugs and others.

Gentrol

Featuring a low toxicity profile, Gentrol^® products are ideal for use in highly sensitive areas to treat German cockroaches, drain flies, fruit flies, stored product pests, bed bugs and other labeled pests.

Essentria®

The Essentria^® line of environmentally friendly products control mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, and fleas, plus various other flying and crawling insects.

Premise Control

Our premise product line is ideal for outdoor control of crawling and flying insects, including mosquitoes, fire ants, cockroaches, crickets, ticks, flies and other occasional invaders.

Resources

For more information about how to achieve stronger insect control in and around your home, explore the resources below. If you have more questions, contact your local pest exterminator.