Bed bug
7159. Hamilton, ON. Canada Number 7159. The image is too blurry for me to ne certain, but its shape is suspiciously like that of an engorged bed bug. Just in case, Click here for detailed information on these pests.
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Nymph of Indian Red Bug
March 3, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7158. These are numerous in this province, looking forward to know the ID of this organism. Kerala, India. Number 7158. This appears to be a nymph of Probergrothius sanguinolens (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae), known as the Indian red bug – Click here for an image. They feed on a range of seeds and are particularly […]
Basement with silverfish and ‘centipedes’
March 3, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaHello! I just moved into a basement apartment and the place is crawling with silverfish and centipedes. Any tips on getting rid of them, or preventing them? Natural or with pesticides. Ill try anything. Burlington Basement with silverfish and ‘centipedes’ – I would like the client to provide images of the ‘centipedes,’ as I suspect […]
Carpet beetle
February 15, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7157. Small bug found on clothing in closet. Very small, 4mm x 2mm size. Ajax, Ontario. Canada Number 7157. This looks like a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Attagenus (black carpet beetles and allies). Click here for an image and Click here for some control recommendations.
Bed bug nymph
February 15, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7156. I don’t know what this is… London, Ontario. Canada Number 7156. This appears to be an engorged bed bug nymph. Click here for detailed information on these pests.
Little grey thing that looked like lint
January 29, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaI was sitting on my bed when i saw a little grey thing that looked like lint, then a few minutes went by and in the corner of my eye i saw it moving. a little clear worm with a black head was trying to get out of this grey cocoon. i’m pretty sure it […]
P.F Harris roach tablets
January 29, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaI want to ask is there p.f harris roach tablet is legal in canada or it is forbidden ? Can you please inform us on this matter? If its legal how can I find relevant documents . Thank you. Atlanta P.F Harris roach tablets: These tablets (active ingredient 40% boric acid) appear to be readily […]
Suspected bird mite infestation
January 29, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaSuspected bird mites. Hi. I’m looking for a company that can help me with a suspected bird mite infestation. I was hoping for a company that does fogging? I’ve used a pest control company that has sprayed twice and also done a detailed inspection. They have not managed to see any sample but I feel […]
Checkered beetle
January 29, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7155. These little bad boys just showed up in the house, but I’ve also made a cat tee from driftwood. Caught maybe 6 in a couple weeks, but it is growing. I soaked the piece in my trucks bed lined with a tarp, filled with water borax and bleach for about 2 […]
Brown marmorated stink bug
January 29, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7156. London, ON. Canada Number 7156. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed […]
Brown marmorated stink bug
January 29, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7154. Found this insect crawling on my leg this morning. What is it? Ontario Thornhill. Canada Number 7154. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in […]
Brown marmorated stink bug
January 20, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7153. Montreal, Quebec. Canada Number 7153. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North America. They will come indoors in search for shelter, but do no harm there. Stink Bug detailed information
Brown marmorated stink bug
January 20, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7152. Woke up today Jan. 7, in my second flr bedroom with this staring at me on stucco ceiling, only moved couple of steps and stayed in one spot. Appeared fairly large about size of June bug. Thornhill, Ontario. Canada Number 7152. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). […]
Broad-nosed/short-snouted weevil
January 20, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7151. Found in January on the ceiling, walls and bathroom of our home. I haven’t seen them fly, and they don’t seem overly quick. Wainwright, Alberta. Canada Number 7151. This is a broad-nosed/short-snouted weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae; subfamily Entiminae). These weevils often enter buildings in search of shelter, but do no harm there. Weevil […]
Western conifer seed bug
January 20, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7150. It was found on the wall of a closet. It is covered in white dust because we vacuumed it up. The back part body had some brown and lighter brown variations (kind of spots). Oakville, Ontario. Canada Number 7150. This is a western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae). Although harmless, […]
Caterpillar of a moth
January 20, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7149. Found these very small, tiny bugs around our sliding door to the front balcony. Some seem to be on webs as they are suspended, others are around the base of the door. Mississauga, Ontario. Canada Number 7149. This appears to be a newly hatched caterpillar of a moth of some kind. When […]
Booklice (psocopterans)
January 20, 2021 /1 Comment/in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7148. You can see comparaison on size with the drywall screws. It’s winter here, photo taken 26 December 2020. They seems to like darkness since they move and try to hide when I put the light on. This is in my basement. It’s a brand new house and about 45% humidity. Thanks for your […]
Stonefly (Plecoptera)
January 20, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7147. Appeared early May. Because of the super wasp scare, became interested. Have never seen another similar. North Vancouver, BC. Canada Number 7147. This is not a wasp, but a harmless stonefly (order Plecoptera). From its size, it likely is in the family Pteronarcyidae (giant stoneflies). Their larvae are aquatic, and form an important […]
Larva of a carpet beetle
January 20, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7146. Hi, my daughter lives in Nanaimo BC, and found a few of these in her townhouse – they look a little bit fuzzy and they crawl around. They’re around 3 – 5 mm long. What are they? Port Alberni, BC. Canada Number 7146. This is a larva of a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: […]
Nymph of a grasshopper (Acrididae)
January 19, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7145. Pink grasshopper (?) on spinach in my greenhouse. Stillwater, PA. United States Number 7145. This is a nymph of a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, its pink color is the result of a genetic mutation called erythrism; Click here for details.
Brown marmorated stink bug
January 19, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7144. About 3/4″ long, never has seen insect like this before, can climb glass surface – never have seen an insect do this before, slow moving; catch and release or drown? Ontario Canada Number 7144. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has […]
Grain beetle
January 19, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7143. Have seen about a dozen to two dozen of these guys in the past few weeks crawling up walls. They are very small, easy to kill. Wellington, Quebec. Canada Number 7143. This is a grain beetle (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) in the genus Oryzaephilus (saw-toothed and merchant grain beetles). These can infest a wide […]
Brown marmorated stink bug
January 19, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7142. Have found these recently (2 month) appear in the house looks like they fly often find on the ceiling. London, Ontario. Canada Number 7142. This is a brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This is an introduced species that has become a pest, primarily in orchards, in many areas of North […]
Spider beetles
January 19, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7141. They are small, maybe 1-2mm, there were about a dozen dead ones in a ceiling light fixture in an old triplex. MONTREAL, QC. Canada Number 7141. These are spider beetles (Coleoptera: Anobiidae; subfamily Ptininae); they will feed on an extremely wide variety of organic materials, and sometimes may be pantry pests. You should […]
Maggot of a fly
January 19, 2021 /1 Comment/in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7140. Hi there, Recently I started to notice small, white crawling insects in the basement. Usually I notice them after coming from work and there could be up to 4 of them moving slowly. I cannot figure out where they are coming from. Checked walls, carpet, furniture. Would appreciate your help in identifying these […]
Nymph of an assassin bug
January 19, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7139. November 30th, 2020 found this insect inside the house in the couch. About 1 cm long body. 6 legs and a pair of antennas. White powder all over body leaving marks on where it was on the couch. We had a bit of snow the past week. Currently 5 degrees. Thanks. Brossard, Quebec. […]
Phidippus audax (Salticidae)
January 19, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7138. Cleveland, OH. United States Number 7138. This is Phidippus audax, a common and widespread species of jumping spider (family Salticidae) known as the bold or daring jumper. Click here for more detailed information.
Cockroach and Bed bugs
January 18, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaHi, we had sign into a new apartment that had a fumigation about a month ago of course we worent told about the situation before signing and finally they are doing a second fumigation, we have a 8 apartment building and had a bad infestation in unit 3 that effected our unit, this week will […]
Mites in chickens
January 18, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaWhat is the most effective and still available product for killing mites in chickens in northwestern Alberta? Diatamaceous earth is not very effective. Wembley Control of mites on chickens is problematic to say the least, as there does not appear to be any treatment available that is approved for use in Canada. There are some […]
Wasp nest and Skunks
January 18, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaHornet’s nest or Wasp nest and Skunks living under patio. Now that it is going into winter can I just use a broom to knock down the hornet/wasp nest? Someone told me to just leave the skunks and once they have their babies they will just leave. Is this true or do I have to […]
Home gardens
January 18, 2021 in Pest Identification /by Pest Control CanadaHello ! I’ve been asked to find out how effective IPM programs for home gardens actually are. Please send any info on what works and what is perhaps not so good. We all know what IPM is and your site is great but any info on effectiveness? Please and thanks, Creemore, Ontario Wow. This is […]
Grain beetle
January 14, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7137. These were found in my mother’s kitchen cupboard, drawer, and along the floor. They were inside containers of rolled oats and cereal boxes. Could you please identify, and let us know the best way to get rid of them and to prevent them from returning. Thank you. Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Number 7137. […]
Moth fly (Diptera: Psychodidae)
January 14, 2021 in Pest Identification, Send your photo for identification /by Pest Control Canada7136. These small flies are plentiful in our finished basement. They don’t live long, and are mostly dust when you squish them. They only came out recently, I.e. Oct. Nov 2020. Not sure what they are or where they have come from. Can you help? Barrie, On. Canada Number 7136. This is a […]