Household Pests

What is a Pest?

A pest is any organism that has a harmful effect on humans, their food or living conditions.   Pests may transmit disease or may be just a nuisance by damaging buildings, damaging stored foods,  damaging clothing or biting people.  Ants and pantry pests​ (moths and beetles) are common household pests that may occasionally cause a nuisance in agricultural and commercial settings.  In addition, springtails, silverfish, and firebrats may be a nuisance to homeowners.