Critter Catalog

Identify the unwanted guests in your home. Our experts are familiar with all common pests in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.

Cockroaches

German Cockroach

Small, light brown roaches with two dark stripes; they breed incredibly fast and are common indoor pests.

American Cockroach

One of the largest cockroach species, reddish-brown in color, often found in sewers, basements, and kitchens.

Oriental Cockroach

Often called "waterbugs," these shiny dark-colored roaches prefer damp, cool environments like basements and drains.

Ants

Carpenter Ant

Large ants that nest in wood, potentially causing structural damage to homes.

Pavement Ant

Small ants commonly found under sidewalks and home foundations.

Odorous House Ant

Known for the rotten coconut smell they release when crushed; frequent kitchen invaders.

Spiders

Brown Recluse

Identifiable by the violin-shaped mark on their back; their venomous bites require medical attention.

Black Widow

Shiny black spiders with a red hourglass; found in dark, undisturbed areas.

Common House Spider

Nuisance spiders that build tangled webs in corners and basements.

Rodents

House Mouse

Small, agile rodents that can squeeze through tiny gaps to reach food supplies.

Norway Rat

Large burrowing rodents that typically inhabit lower floors and basements.

Roof Rat

Expert climbers that prefer nesting in attics and upper levels of structures.

Stinging Insects

Honey Bee

Crucial pollinators that we treat with care, often referring for relocation when possible.

Yellow Jacket

Aggressive wasps that often nest in the ground or structural voids.

Carpenter Bee

Large bees that drill perfectly round holes in wood to create nests, often damaging eaves and decks.

Paper Wasp

Build umbrella-shaped nests under eaves and are less aggressive than yellow jackets.

Bald-faced Hornet

Build large, aerial paper nests and are highly protective of their territory.

Other Common Insects

Silverfish

Nocturnal insects that feed on starch and glue, often found in bathrooms.

Earwig

Known for their pincers; they prefer damp, dark areas under mulch or in basements.

Bed Bug

Expert hitchhikers that require intensive specialized heat or chemical treatments.

Flea

Rapidly multiplying pests that infest both pets and household environments.