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Ants
Ant trails, nesting activity and food-seeking workers can quickly become persistent indoors.
Common typesArgentineOdorous HousePavementHarvesterCarpenter
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Common Las Vegas Pests
Browse our complete Clark County pest identification library covering insects, spiders, scorpions, rodents and nuisance wildlife commonly found throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and surrounding Southern Nevada communities. Learn to identify pests before requesting professional treatment.
Pest Identification Library
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Crawling Insects
Common indoor and outdoor invaders found throughout the Las Vegas Valley
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Cockroaches
Fast-breeding pests that contaminate food areas and hide in cracks, drains and wall voids.
Common typesGermanAmericanOrientalBrown-BandedTurkestan
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Crickets
Noisy night-time invaders that enter through gaps and gather near moisture and lights.
Common typesHouseFieldCamel
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Bed Bugs
Hitchhiking insects that hide close to sleeping areas and leave itchy bites.
Common typesCommon Bed BugTropical Bed Bug
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Beetles
A broad group that includes fabric, pantry and occasional invading species.
Common typesCarpetDarklingDrugstoreGround
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Earwigs
Moisture-loving insects often found beneath landscaping, planters and around foundations.
Common typesEuropean Earwig
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Silverfish
Fast-moving, moisture-seeking insects that may damage paper, glue and stored materials.
Common typesSilverfishFirebrat
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Centipedes
Predatory arthropods that enter homes while hunting other insects.
Common typesHouse CentipedeDesert Centipede
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Millipedes
Slow-moving decomposers that may wander indoors after irrigation or weather changes.
Common typesDesert Millipede
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Pill Bugs
Small crustaceans found in damp mulch, leaf litter and shaded foundation areas.
Common typesPill BugSow Bug
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Springtails
Tiny moisture-associated pests that can appear around sinks, tubs and damp soil.
Common typesGlobularElongate
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Pantry Pests
Stored-product insects that infest flour, cereal, pet food, spices and dry goods.
Common typesIndian Meal MothWeevilFlour Beetle
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Pests that bite, sting, contaminate surfaces or gather around lights and standing water
Flies
Disease-carrying pests attracted to food waste, drains, animal matter and organic debris.
Common typesHouse FlyBlow FlyDrain FlyFruit Fly
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Mosquitoes
Biting insects that reproduce in small amounts of standing water.
Common typesCulexAedes
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Gnats
Small flying pests associated with drains, plants, moisture and decomposing organic material.
Common typesFungus GnatDrain Gnat
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Wasps
Stinging insects that build exposed or concealed nests around structures and landscaping.
Common typesPaper WaspYellowjacketMud Dauber
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Bees
Beneficial pollinators that sometimes establish colonies in walls, trees and utility boxes.
Common typesHoney BeeCarpenter Bee
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Hornets
Defensive social wasps that may create hazardous nesting sites near occupied areas.
Common typesBald-Faced Hornet
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Moths
Adult moths may signal pantry or fabric infestations inside the home.
Common typesIndian MealClothes Moth
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Pigeons
Urban birds that create nesting debris, noise and sanitation concerns on buildings.
Common typesFeral Pigeon
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Arachnids common to desert homes, yards, block walls and landscaped areas
Scorpions
Desert predators that hide in block walls, landscaping and dark protected spaces.
Common typesArizona BarkDesert HairyStripe-Tailed
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Spiders
Web-building and hunting spiders often follow insect activity around structures.
Common typesHouse SpiderWolf SpiderCellar Spider
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Black Widows
Glossy dark spiders that favor quiet, protected locations and irregular webs.
Common typesWestern Black Widow
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Desert Recluse
A desert-adapted recluse species that prefers undisturbed protected areas.
Common typesDesert Recluse
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Ticks
Blood-feeding arachnids that may be carried into yards and homes by pets or wildlife.
Common typesBrown DogSoft Tick
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Mites
Tiny arachnids associated with birds, rodents, plants or stored products.
Common typesBird MiteClover Mite
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Pests capable of damaging structural wood, trim, furniture or moisture-damaged materials
Termites
Wood-destroying insects that can remain hidden while feeding inside structures.
Common typesSubterraneanDrywoodDampwood
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Large ants that excavate galleries in damp or compromised wood.
Common typesWestern Carpenter Ant
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Carpenter Bees
Large solitary bees that bore nesting tunnels into exposed wood.
Common typesValley Carpenter Bee
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Wood-Boring Beetles
Beetle larvae that tunnel through structural or decorative wood.
Common typesPowderpostOld House Borer
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Moisture Pests
Insects whose presence often points to leaks, damp wood or excessive humidity.
Common typesBookliceFungus Beetles
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Rodents and nuisance wildlife that damage landscaping, contaminate spaces or enter buildings
House Mice
Small rodents that exploit tiny openings and nest near food, warmth and shelter.
Common typesHouse Mouse
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Roof Rats
Agile climbers that travel on walls, trees, roofs and utility lines.
Common typesRoof Rat
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Norway Rats
Heavy-bodied burrowing rats commonly associated with ground-level activity.
Common typesNorway Rat
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Pocket Gophers
Burrowing rodents that create soil mounds and damage lawns, roots and irrigation.
Common typesBotta’s Pocket Gopher
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Ground Squirrels
Day-active burrowers that damage landscapes and undermine hardscapes.
Common typesRound-TailedCalifornia Ground Squirrel
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Moles
Burrowing mammals that create raised tunnels while searching for soil insects.
Common typesBroad-Footed Mole
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Voles
Small plant-eating rodents that create runways and damage roots and groundcover.
Common typesMeadow Vole
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Pack Rats
Desert rodents that build debris-filled nests in sheltered outdoor locations.
Common typesWhite-Throated Woodrat
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Small two-toned mice often associated with garages, sheds and rural edges.
Common typesDeer Mouse
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Tree and ground-dwelling squirrels may enter attics or damage exterior areas.
Common typesTree Squirrel
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Rabbits
Landscape-feeding animals that can damage young plants, gardens and turf.
Common typesDesert Cottontail
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Seasonal or moisture-driven pests that may enter buildings but do not always reproduce indoors
Stink Bugs
Shield-shaped insects that enter structures seeking shelter and release odor when disturbed.
Common typesBrown Marmorated
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Boxelder Bugs
Seasonal aggregating insects that gather on warm exterior walls.
Common typesBoxelder Bug
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Clover Mites
Tiny reddish mites that may appear in large numbers around windows and sunny walls.
Common typesClover Mite
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Weevils
Snout beetles associated with stored grain, seeds or outdoor plants.
Common typesRice WeevilGranary Weevil
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Fleas
Jumping blood-feeding pests commonly associated with pets and wildlife.
Common typesCat Flea
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Lice
Small host-specific insects; correct identification is essential before treatment.
Common typesHead LouseBody Louse
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Pest Identification for Southern Nevada
Freedom Pest Control's pest library helps homeowners and businesses identify many of the insects, arachnids, rodents and nuisance wildlife commonly found throughout Clark County, Nevada. Whether you're dealing with scorpions, ants, cockroaches, termites, rodents, spiders, mosquitoes, bed bugs or other pests, proper identification is the first step toward effective treatment.
Our service area includes Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Paradise, Spring Valley, Summerlin, Southern Highlands, Mountains Edge, Centennial Hills, Providence, Skye Canyon, Green Valley, Anthem, Inspirada, Enterprise and surrounding Clark County communities.