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.


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