Biting insect identification

Bed bugs

These pests are typically found in close proximity to sleeping areas, hiding in small cracks and crevices.

Black legged deer tick

Black-legged ticks prefer to hide in grass and shrubs.

Cat flea

Seeking warm-blooded hosts is a constant drive for fleas. They utilize clothing, blankets, and carpeting to move between areas, potentially spreading infestations.

Chigger mite

Chiggers are found in damp areas where the vegetation is low, such as lawns, golf courses, and parks.

Deer fly

Suitable habitats include salt marshes, swamps, bogs, and areas along the edges of ponds, lakes, and streams. Deer fly larvae will feed on organic debris, insects, small crustaceans, snails, earthworms, and other organisms.

Dog tick

Dog ticks prefer to hide in grass and shrubs.

Horse fly

These flies thrive in diverse habitats including salt marshes, swamps, bogs, and areas bordering ponds, lakes, and streams. Horsefly larvae contribute to the ecosystem by consuming organic debris, insects, small crustaceans, snails, earthworms, and even other horsefly larvae.

Human flea

In order to feed, fleas seek warm-blooded hosts at all times. Clothing, blankets, and carpeting can spread fleas to other areas.

Western encephalitis mosquito

Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water sources such as storm drains, old tires, children’s wading pools, and birdbaths.

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