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Knowing the Pests of the Valley

A guide to the pests our technicians see most in valley yards and homes. You do not need to identify a pest before you call.

Whiptail technician checking a backyard block wall with an ultraviolet light at night

How to use this local reference guide

Each entry describes a pest found across the Las Vegas valley, along with where technicians usually find them around properties. Use these facts to recognize active species around your house, garage, or landscaping.

Nobody can confirm some pests, termites especially, from a photo or single sign on a wall. Simply describe what you are seeing when you contact our office, and a licensed technician will inspect your home to identify it.

Scorpions and spiders

Cockroaches

Ants

  • Argentine Ant

    Small dark brown ant with workers of equal size that forms very large colonies.

    About the argentine ant

  • Harvester Ant

    Nests in cleared circles of soil, defends its nest, and inflicts a painful sting.

    About the harvester ant

Termites

Rodents

  • Roof Rat

    Slender rat with a tail longer than its head and body; nests high in palm trees.

    About the roof rat

  • House Mouse

    Small rodent measuring four to six inches including tail; nests low in wall voids.

    About the house mouse

Biting pests

Bees and wasps

  • Paper Wasp

    Builds open umbrella-shaped paper nests under eaves and on branches in landscaping.

    About the paper wasp

  • Honey Bee Swarm

    Temporary cluster of bees resting on a branch or wall while scouts search for a nest.

    About the honey bee swarm

Occasional invaders

  • Cricket

    Drawn to outdoor lights at night in summer and gathers in large numbers some years.

    About the cricket

  • Silverfish

    Wingless insect with silvery scales that eats starches and thrives in high humidity.

    About the silverfish

Unsure which pest you have?

Tell us what you see around your property. Our office will arrange an inspection where a technician identifies the pest and provides a price before work starts.

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Dana did a blacklight inspection at night and found bark scorpions in our block wall. She treated the yard and installed weep screen guards. Now our Scorpion Plan includes visits every two months.

Robert S.

Scorpion control, Henderson

We needed a formal Wood Destroying Insect report to sell our house. Marco came out and inspected the slab and garage thoroughly. He sent the written report to our agent the next business day.

Sarah P.

WDI termite inspection, Summerlin

We heard scratching in the attic. Luis found where roof rats were getting in, sealed the entry points with steel mesh, and set traps. He came back to check the traps just like he promised.

James L.

Roof rat exclusion, Spring Valley

We use the quarterly plan for ants and spiders. When we saw a few ants return near the kitchen in summer, they came back out and treated the area again at no charge.

Teresa M.

Quarterly plan, North Las Vegas

Kim gave us a written checklist to prepare our bedrooms for bed bug treatment. She treated the furniture and baseboards, then returned about two weeks later to check for activity.

Michael T.

Bed bug treatment, Enterprise

Whiptail handles the pest control for our restaurant. They schedule our service twice a month before we open. We get a written report after every visit and keep a logbook on site for audits.