This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter K. 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 (K)
- Khapra Beetle: An extremely destructive and difficult-to-control stored product pest, subject to strict quarantine regulations.
Wildlife & Other Pests (K)
- Kudzu Bugs: Invasive shield bugs that feed on legumes and often gather on homes in large numbers in the fall.
General Categories (K)
- Kissing Bugs (Triatomine Bugs): Blood-feeding bugs found in the Southern US and Latin America, vectors of Chagas disease.
Quick Tip: Due to their severity and regulatory status, suspected Khapra Beetle infestations must be reported immediately to agricultural authorities.