This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter F. Click on a pest name to view detailed identification and control information.
Household & Structural Pests (F)
- Fleas: Blood-feeding parasites that primarily target pets but can bite humans and infest carpets and bedding.
- Fire Ants: Aggressive ants known for their painful, burning stings and large mound nests.
- Flies (House Flies, Cluster Flies): General term for various fly species that transmit germs and become a nuisance indoors.
- Fruit Flies: Small flies attracted to fermenting fruits, vegetables, and spills, often found in kitchens and pantries.
A detailed list and link to more information on them is at bottom of the page
Garden & Agricultural Pests (F)
- Fall Webworm: Moths whose larvae create conspicuous silken tents at the ends of tree branches in late summer and fall.
Rodents & Wildlife Pests (F)
- Field Mice: Small rodents, including species like the deer mouse, that often invade homes during cold weather.
Quick Tip: The key to controlling Fleas is treating the pet, the yard, and the interior of the home simultaneously. Vacuuming frequently helps remove eggs and larvae.
- Fleas
- Flies
- Fruit Flies
- Fire Ants
- Formosan Termites
- Flour Beetles
- Fungus Gnats
- Field Mice
- Falcons
- Firebrats
- Flat Bugs
- False Chinch Bugs
- Feather Mites
- Frit Flies
- Forest Tent Caterpillars
- Flat Grain Beetles
- Flesh Flies
- Fowl Mites
- Fall Armyworms
- Forest Cockroaches
- Forktailed Katydids
- Frost Mites
- Fall Webworms
- Fig Beetles
- Flower Thrips