This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter R. 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 (R)
- Rats (Roof Rats, Norway Rats): The primary group of structural rodents, known for spreading disease, gnawing damage, and rapid reproduction.
- Roof Rats: Smaller, agile rats that prefer to nest in high places like attics, ceilings, and trees.
- Rodent Mites: Tiny mites that often infest homes after their primary hosts (rats or mice) have died or left the nest.
Garden & Agricultural Pests (R)
- Red Imported Fire Ants: Highly aggressive, stinging ants that create large, characteristic mounds in yards and fields.
Reptiles & Others (R)
- Raccoons: Nocturnal mammals that raid garbage, damage gardens, and often nest in chimneys or attics.
Quick Tip: When dealing with Rats, ensure all entry points larger than a quarter are sealed with steel wool or cement, as exclusion is the most effective long-term control.
- Rats
- Roaches
- Rodents
- Rice Weevils
- Roof Rats
- Red Imported Fire Ants
- Root Maggots
- Rat Mites
- Rust Fungus Pests
- Rose Chafers
- Red Mites
- Red Flour Beetles
- Root Aphids
- Rove Beetles
- Red Lily Leaf Beetles
- Rusty Grain Beetles
- Red Harvester Ants
- Raspberry Cane Borers
- Red Palm Weevils
- Rabbits
- Red Carpenter Ants
- Red Paper Wasps
- Resin Bees
- Red-backed Spiders