Pest - A destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.

Top Ten Common Pests

APHIDSThey are tiny, host-specific, little creatures. They attack new growth on plants and are capable of destroying a garden. There are natural solutions such as the introduction of predator insects. However insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils may work best.

Pest CaterpillarsThey include tent caterpillars, the Genista caterpillar, spring cankerworm, and the tomato hornworm. Attacks occur all year round, but are most prevalent during the spring and fall. They aren’t devastating, but they can be a nuisance. Harsh weather sometimes eliminates these pests. They can also be treated with predators or by physical removal.

FleasThey are not particular whether they live on pets or people. Their nasty bites cause irritating redness and itching. Occasionally an infection may occur. Fleas can be found in warm grass, on animals, and in carpets. They live just about anywhere. To control them, regular washing of pets, steam cleaning carpets, and pesticide treatments work best.

Fire Ants

They are unbelievably destructive and need to be controlled fast. Their nest mounds create hazards to agricultural stock. Their bite and sting are usually harmful to humans. There are biological controls, but they don’t always work.

Chinch BugsThey eat and kill your grass. The attack results in unsightly bald, brown areas in an otherwise green, lush lawn. One solution is to introduce predator insects.

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