Pests Beginning with V

This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter V. 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 (V)

  • Vini Wasps (Regional Species): Various species of aggressive wasps that may be a nuisance in certain geographical regions.

Garden & Agricultural Pests (V)

  • Vegetable Weevils: Small snout beetles whose adults and larvae feed on a wide variety of vegetable foliage and roots.

Rodents & Wildlife Pests (V)

  • Voles (Meadow Mice): Small, burrowing rodents that damage lawns and plants by girdling bark and creating runway tunnels in grass.

Quick Tip: Control of Voles involves eliminating tall grass and heavy mulch around flower beds, as they provide cover and food sources for the rodents.