Source: Insects in the City
It shouldn’t come as much surprise to any biologist that insects and their relatives are so successful at invading our homes. After all, arthropods are the most diverse and successful organisms on the planet.
Here is the Top Ten list of insects (and others) that can affect the value of our home.
- Termites
- Powderpost beetles
- Carpenter ants
- Rats and mice
- Squirrels
- Honey bees
- Indoor ants
- Fire ants (pdf)
- German cockroaches
- Bed bugs
Learn more about Extension Entomology
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