Ants
Odorous house ants and carpenter ants are Georgia's top offenders — trailing along countertops and baseboards.
Signs: Trails, sawdust piles, nests under siding.
Prevention: Seal entry points, fix leaks, keep sweets sealed.
Pest Library
Know your Georgia pests.
Quick identification guides for the most common Metro Atlanta invaders.
Cockroaches
German and American roaches thrive in Atlanta's humidity, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
Signs: Droppings, musty odor, egg cases in cabinets.
Prevention: Deep cleaning, remove standing water, seal cracks.
Mosquitoes
Aggressive Asian tiger mosquitoes make Georgia yards unusable May through October.
Signs: Bites at dawn/dusk, larvae in standing water.
Prevention: Empty containers weekly, treat yard monthly.
Wasps & Hornets
Paper wasps, yellow jackets, and bald-faced hornets nest under eaves and in shrubs.
Signs: Visible nests, aerial activity near entryways.
Prevention: Early-season inspections, professional removal.
Spiders
Most Georgia spiders are harmless — brown recluse and black widow require caution.
Signs: Webs in corners, egg sacs in undisturbed areas.
Prevention: Reduce clutter, seal cracks, exterior barrier.
Rodents
Roof rats and house mice enter through openings the size of a dime.
Signs: Droppings, gnaw marks, scratching in walls.
Prevention: Exclusion, sealed food, trap monitoring.
Termites
Subterranean termites cause billions in damage annually across the Southeast.
Signs: Mud tubes, hollow wood, discarded wings.
Prevention: Annual inspections, moisture control, treatment barriers.
Bed Bugs
Hitchhikers that spread from luggage, used furniture, and shared laundry.
Signs: Small blood spots on sheets, itchy bites in rows.
Prevention: Inspect luggage, wash on hot, professional treatment.
Fleas & Ticks
Common in pet homes and shady, humid Atlanta yards.
Signs: Pet scratching, small dark specks, bites on ankles.
Prevention: Yard treatment, pet meds, groom regularly.
Silverfish
Moisture-loving pests that damage paper and fabrics.
Signs: Small holes in books/wallpaper, shed skins.
Prevention: Dehumidify, seal cardboard storage.
Earwigs
Nocturnal invaders that hide in damp mulch and basements.
Signs: Sightings at night, damage to seedlings.
Prevention: Reduce mulch near foundation, dry crawl spaces.
Stink Bugs
Fall invaders that congregate on sunny walls.
Signs: Clustering on siding, entering through vents.
Prevention: Seal exterior gaps before October.
Pantry Beetles
Weevils and moths that infest flour, rice, and grains.
Signs: Larvae in dry goods, small moths near ceiling.
Prevention: Airtight storage, rotate stock, sanitation.
Centipedes
Fast-moving predators that prefer damp basements.
Signs: Sightings in bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Prevention: Dehumidify, seal foundation cracks.