Top 25 Pests in Georgia

Based on its location and climate, Georgia is known to host a variety of pests. Here’s a generalized list:

  1. Termites (like Eastern Subterranean Termite, Formosan Subterranean Termite)
  2. Mosquitoes
  3. Ants (like Fire Ants, Carpenter Ants)
  4. Cockroaches (American Cockroach, German Cockroach)
  5. Rodents (Norway Rat, Roof Rat, House Mouse)
  6. Bed Bugs
  7. Fleas
  8. Ticks (Lone Star Tick, American Dog Tick)
  9. Silverfish
  10. Spiders (Brown Recluse, Black Widow)
  11. Wasps (Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps)
  12. Fruit Flies
  13. Dust Mites
  14. Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug)
  15. Beetles (Japanese Beetle, Powderpost Beetle)
  16. Centipedes
  17. Millipedes
  18. Earwigs
  19. Carpenter Bees
  20. Clothes Moths
  21. Pantry pests (such as Indian Meal Moths)
  22. Gnats
  23. Kudzu Bugs
  24. Whiteflies
  25. Aphids

This list is not exhaustive or ranked, and the prevalence of these pests can vary throughout the year and in different parts of the state. For the most accurate information, consult local pest control services can provide updated and localized advice based on actual field data and observations.

Need Help With a Unique Pest Problem?

Can’t find your exact pest issue on the list above? No worries— local Georgia pest control companies have seen it all. From mystery critters to surprise infestations, most companies are happy to field questions or put you in touch with the right specialist. Just give their office a call and let them know what’s bugging you—they’ll steer you in the right direction or offer a custom solution tailored to your situation.

It is vital to remember that these creatures, despite their irritating or destructive presence, are essential cogs in the ecosystem. Some actively benefit us by keeping other pest populations in check or sustaining valuable wildlife. We have a clear duty to manage their populations not just effectively, but ethically and responsibly.


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