This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter B. Click on a pest name to view detailed identification and control information.
A detailed list and links to more information on them is at bottom of the page
Household & Structural Pests (B)
- Bed Bugs: Small, parasitic insects that feed exclusively on the blood of humans and warm-blooded animals.
- Black Widow Spider: Venomous spiders found in dark, undisturbed areas, identified by the red hourglass mark.
- Brown-Banded Cockroach: A smaller cockroach species known for two light bands across its wings and abdomen.
- Booklice: Tiny insects attracted to high humidity, often found feeding on mold on books or wallpaper.
Garden & Agricultural Pests (B)
- Borers (Tree Borers): Larvae of moths or beetles that tunnel into the wood of trees, causing significant damage.
- Blister Beetles: Beetles that feed on crop foliage and can cause chemical burns (blisters) if crushed on the skin.
- Boxelder Bugs: Nuisance pests that feed on seeds and leaves, often seeking shelter indoors in large numbers during the fall.
Rodents & Wildlife Pests (B)
- Beavers: Semi-aquatic rodents that damage riparian areas by felling trees and building dams.
Quick Tip: If you suspect Bed Bugs, inspect seams of mattresses, box springs, and headboards immediately. Early detection is crucial for successful eradication.
- Bed Bugs
- Bees
- Beetles
- Boxelder Bugs
- Brown Recluse Spiders
- Black Widows
- Bird Mites
- Boll Weevils
- Bat Bugs
- Blow Flies
- Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
- Bumble Bees
- Black Flies
- Booklice
- Bulldog Ants
- Braconid Wasps
- Bee Moths
- Blister Beetles
- Black Carpet Beetles
- Broad Mites
- Burrowing Crickets
- Bottle Flies
- Brown Dog Ticks
- Black Vine Weevils
- Bagworms
- Bark Beetles
- Bruchid Beetles