Canary Seed Weevils
Canary seed weevils are stored-product pests associated with dried seeds, grain products, and birdseed mixtures that contain suitable host materials. Like many weevils, they are small beetles with…
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Cane Toads
Cane toads (Rhinella marina) are large invasive amphibians introduced into many tropical and subtropical areas outside their native range. Originally moved for attempted biological control of crop pests,…
California Ground Squirrels
California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) are burrowing rodents native to the western United States and are common in grasslands, open fields, roadsides, orchards, and residential landscapes. Although they…
Cactus Bugs
Cactus bugs are sap-feeding insects that attack a variety of cactus species, especially prickly pear and related ornamental cacti in arid and semi-arid regions. Although desert plants are…
Carpet Moths
Carpet moths are textile pests that infest natural fibers such as wool carpets, rugs, and clothing. Their larvae feed on keratin, causing holes and fabric damage. The “Fabric-Faced”…
Checkered Beetles
Checkered beetles belong to the family Cleridae and are often beneficial predators that feed on other insect pests, especially wood-boring beetles. However, their presence indoors can signal an…
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles
The coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) is one of the most destructive pests of coconut and palm species worldwide. Found primarily in tropical regions, this large scarab beetle…
Columbine Aphids
Columbine aphids are sap-feeding insects that infest ornamental columbine plants, causing damage to foliage, stems, and flower structures. These pests are commonly found in gardens and landscaped areas…
Coffee Grain Beetles
Coffee grain beetles are stored product pests that infest dried coffee beans during storage and transport. These beetles are similar to other grain pests and can cause significant…
Codling Weevil Variants
Codling weevil variants refer to a group of closely related snout beetles that attack fruit crops, particularly apples, pears, and other pome fruits. While the codling moth is…