Crawling Insects | General Pest Services

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More of the Pests We Treat

Fleas & Mites

Small pests that spread quickly, hitchhike on pets, and often involve pets or wildlife.

Crawling Insects

Insects that move through the home and settle in quiet, low-traffic areas where conditions work for them.

Flying Insects

Defensive stinging insects that build visible nests and don’t appreciate people getting too close.

Rodents

Sneaky pests that chew, contaminate, and move through walls long before you ever see them.

Occasional Invaders

Seasonal pests that wander indoors during weather changes and overstay their welcome.

Wood-Destroying Pests

Quiet wood-destroyers that work out of sight and cause damage long before anyone notices.

Moles & Voles

Underground diggers that turn lawns into rollercoasters while chasing insects below the surface.

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Crawling Insects

Crawling insects usually show up because the environment inside the home supports them — moisture, warmth, or food. They tend to move along edges, hide in cracks, and stay close to places that feel undisturbed. Seeing them repeatedly often means the conditions that support them haven’t changed.

Associated Species

Dark reddish millipede with a segmented cylindrical body and numerous legs.

Cherry Coke Millipeded

Large centipede with a bright red head and long segmented body with many legs.

Giant Red-headed Centipede

Small brown spider with long legs commonly found indoors building irregular webs.

House Spiders

Pale spider with a small body and extremely long thin legs often found in basements and ceilings.

Cellar Spiders

Small dark brown ant known for emitting a strong odor when crushed.

Odorous House Ant

Small dark brown ant commonly nesting in cracks of sidewalks and pavement.

Pavement Ant

Large black ant with a segmented body and strong mandibles known for nesting in wood.

Carpenter Ant

Tiny yellow-tan ant that forms large indoor colonies.

Pharaoh Ant

Small light brown cockroach with two dark stripes behind the head commonly found indoors.

German Cockroach

Large reddish-brown cockroach with long antennae and a flattened oval body commonly found in warm indoor environments.

American Cockroach

Dark brown to black cockroach with a shiny body commonly found in damp environments.

Oriental Cockroach

Small light brown cockroach with pale bands across its wings and abdomen commonly found indoors.

Brown-Banded Cockroach

Light to dark brown spider with long legs and a violin-shaped marking on the body.

Brown Recluse

Glossy black spider with long legs and a round abdomen known for the distinctive red hourglass marking.

Black Widow

Large brown hunting spider with strong legs and excellent vision that does not rely on webs.

Wolf Spiders

Common Locations

Basements, bathrooms, kitchens, closets, garages, baseboards, cracks and crevices

Homeowner Tips

What helps right now

Track where insects are consistently appearing instead of reacting to one-off sightings.
Reduce moisture in bathrooms, basements, and under sinks — even small leaks matter.

What actually helps with prevention

Seal cracks and gaps along baseboards and entry points so movement paths are interrupted.
Reduce insect food sources; crawling insects rarely show up unless something else is active first.

Reality Check

How to know it’s time for an expert

Professional treatment focuses on changing those conditions and reducing repeat activity, not just clearing what you can see.

Consultation

Not sure what you’re dealing with? Let our experts take a look and recommend the right solution — no pressure, no obligation.

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