Do you have a pesky infestation that's eating your entire garden? Are you worried that you spotted a cockroach and your commercial building? When an infestation is in your hands, time is precious, and you need to act quickly. Allowing infestations to continue could cause a great deal of damage, not to mention stress. This article focuses on how to identify insects so that you can get started with a treatment plan.

The World of Insects Is Huge

Firstly, there are many insects on the planet. Therefore, it can be quite difficult to determine which is your problem without having a background in the world of entomology. Do you know who can identify pests easier? Pest control. You can get a general idea of what type of pest you're dealing with, but when it comes to actually identifying the subspecies, it may take a professional to do so. For example, you may be able to determine it's a bee but be unable to figure out what type it is.

Where Is The Problem?

Sometimes you’ll be able to identify the pest simply by where you’re having an issue. Is it indoors or outdoors? Are pests destroying your garden or fields? Have you had an eyewitness account of the little buggers who are invading your space? Inside pests are, more commonly, ants, flies, roaches, and rodents. But this isn’t an extensive list. Most bugs coming in from outside are looking for one thing, food. That is why when pest control solutions in Pasco are performed, an assessment is the first step. They want to know where and why the problem exists.

Sucking and Chewing Insects

HGTV provides a few insights that are worth noting, including, “Chewing insects eat leaves. Symptoms include holes, ragged edges, and "skeletonizing" -- eating the tissue between leaf veins. Examples include weevils, caterpillars, flea beetles, and Japanese beetles. Look for the telltale frass (excrement) of the larger of these pests.

Sucking insects pierce a hole in plant tissue and suck out the fluids. Signs include stippling on foliage or silvery bronze leaves and discolored blooms. Examples include spider mites, aphids, thrips, and leafhoppers. These pests often leave behind moltings -- the outer skin they shed as they grow.”

What Are They Attracted To

What is it that is drawing the pests to your property? Once you figure this out, it is easy to put the kibosh on them, calling your property their own. Most pests are looking for shelter, water, and food. If you're providing any one of these, it could pose a problem. Sealing your property properly, performing better waste management, and food-containing practices are just a few ways to promote a pest-free zone.