This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter D. Click on a pest name to view detailed identification and control information.
Household & Structural Pests (D)
- Drain Flies (Moth Flies): Small flies found near sinks, drains, and plumbing, breeding in organic matter buildup.
- Dermestid Beetles (Carpet Beetles, Hide Beetles): Beetles whose larvae feed on animal products, fabrics, and dry foods.
- Drugstore Beetles: Common pantry pests that infest a wide variety of stored food products, spices, and dried flowers.
A detailed list and link to more information on them is at bottom of the page
Garden & Agricultural Pests (D)
- Damping-Off Fungus Gnats: Larvae of fungus gnats that damage seedlings by feeding on plant roots, leading to collapse.
- Dirt Dauber Wasps: Solitary wasps that build distinctive mud nests, often considered nuisance pests when nesting near homes.
Wildlife Pests (D)
- Deer (Nuisance): Large mammals that cause significant damage to landscaping, gardens, and crops through grazing.
Quick Tip: If you see small, moth-like flies near your bathroom or kitchen sink, you likely have Drain Flies. Cleaning out the drain’s organic sludge is the best way to eliminate them.
- Drain Flies
- Deer Mice
- Deer Ticks
- Dust Mites
- Dermestid Beetles
- Dobsonflies
- Darkling Beetles
- Drugstore Beetles
- Digger Wasps
- Dusky Sap Beetles
- Dung Beetles
- Deer Flies
- Desert Termites
- Dampwood Termites
- Desert Recluse Spiders
- Dairy Cattle Mites
- Devil’s Coach Horse Beetles
- Dalmatian Toadflax Weevils
- Dock Sawflies
- Doodlebugs
- Drosophila Flies
- Downy Mildew Pests
- Destructive Wood Ants