Pests Beginning with I

This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter I. Click on a pest name to view detailed identification and control information.

A detailed list and link to more information on them is at bottom of the page

Household & Structural Pests (I)

Indian Meal Moths: The most common stored product pest moth, infesting cereals, flour, dried fruit, and pet foods.

Garden & Agricultural Pests (I)

Imported Cabbage Worms: The larvae of the cabbage white butterfly, highly destructive to cabbage, cauliflower, and kale crops.

Arachnids & Others (I)

Isopods (Pill Bugs, Sow Bugs): Crustaceans that prefer damp, decaying organic material and often enter homes during periods of rain or drought.
Itch Mites: Microscopic mites that cause painful, itchy bites, often associated with grain or straw.

Quick Tip: Control of Indian Meal Moths starts with locating and discarding all infested food items, then thoroughly cleaning the pantry shelves.