While Alaska’s colder climate tends to limit the number and variety of pests compared to other regions, there are still various insects, rodents, and other animals that can be considered pests in Alaska. Here is a list of 25 common pests in Alaska:
- Mosquitoes
- Black flies
- No-see-ums (biting midges)
- Yellowjackets
- Bald-faced hornets
- Ants (including carpenter ants and sugar ants)
- Aphids
- Spiders (including wolf spiders and house spiders)
- Carpet beetles
- Clothes moths
- Earwigs
- Cluster flies
- House flies
- Silverfish
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Bed bugs
- Slugs
- Snails
- Voles
- Porcupines
- Squirrels (red and gray)
- Mice (including house mice and deer mice)
- Rats (including Norway rats and roof rats)
- Beavers
Please note that while some of these pests may cause damage to property or be a nuisance to humans, they are also an essential part of the ecosystem. Some may even be beneficial in controlling other pests or providing food for other wildlife. It is essential to manage these pests responsibly and humanely.