Pest Identification Guide — Los Angeles
Find out what pest is in your home. Browse our complete guide to insects, rodents, wildlife, and arachnids common in Los Angeles.
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Termites
Reticulitermes hesperus / Incisitermes minor
Los Angeles termite infestations cause $1B+ in damage annually. Learn to identify subterranean and drywood termites and protect your LA home today.
Bed Bugs
Cimex lectularius
Bed bugs are surging across Los Angeles hotels and apartments. Identify bites, signs of infestation, and get professional heat treatment from OCP Pest Control.
Cockroaches
Blattella germanica / Periplaneta americana
German and American cockroaches thrive in LA kitchens and sewers. Learn how OCP Pest Control eliminates roaches and keeps your LA home or restaurant compliant.
Ants
Linepithema humile / Camponotus spp. / Solenopsis invicta
Argentine ants, carpenter ants, and fire ants invade LA homes year-round. OCP Pest Control identifies your ant species and delivers targeted elimination in Los Angeles.
Mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti / Aedes albopictus
Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes now bite day and night in LA. OCP Pest Control offers yard mosquito treatments to protect your Los Angeles family from disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Fleas
Ctenocephalides felis
Cat fleas infest LA homes year-round thanks to the mild climate. OCP Pest Control eliminates fleas from carpets, yards, and pets' environments across Los Angeles.
Wasps
Vespula spp. / Polistes spp. / Vespa crabro
Yellow jackets, paper wasps, and hornets nest around LA homes from spring through fall. OCP Pest Control safely removes wasp nests from Los Angeles properties.
Flies
Musca domestica / Psychoda spp. / Drosophila spp.
House flies, drain flies, and fruit flies are year-round problems in LA kitchens and restaurants. OCP Pest Control identifies and eliminates fly infestations throughout Los Angeles.
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Rats
Rattus rattus / Rattus norvegicus
Roof rats and Norway rats are spreading across Los Angeles neighborhoods. OCP Pest Control provides expert rat control, exclusion, and sanitation for LA homes and businesses.
House Mice
Mus musculus
House mice infiltrate LA homes through gaps as small as a dime. Learn the signs of mouse infestation and how OCP Pest Control eliminates mice from Los Angeles properties.