Due to its tropical climate, Hawaii is known to host a variety of pests. Here’s a general list:
- Termites (like Formosan Subterranean Termite and Drywood Termite)
- Mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus)
- Ants (Little Fire Ants, Argentine Ants)
- Cockroaches (American Cockroach, German Cockroach)
- Rodents (Polynesian Rat, Roof Rat)
- Bed Bugs
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Silverfish
- Spiders (Hawaiian Garden Spider, Brown Violin Spider)
- Wasps
- Fruit Flies (Oriental Fruit Fly, Mediterranean Fruit Fly)
- Centipedes
- Millipedes
- Beetles (Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle)
- Moths (Coffee Berry Borer, Light Brown Apple Moth)
- Mites (Varroa Mite)
- Whiteflies
- Thrips (Western Flower Thrips)
- Slugs and Snails (Giant African Snail, Cuban Slug)
- Weevils (New Guinea Sugarcane Weevil)
- Aphids
- Scale Insects
- Mealybugs
- Coconut Mite
Please note that this list is not exhaustive or ranked, and the prevalence of these pests can vary based on a variety of factors. 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 worrie s— local Hawaii pest control providers 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.
The necessity of mitigating property damage and human discomfort caused by certain organisms is balanced by their ecological imperative. Given their beneficial role in secondary pest control and supporting food webs, all pest management strategies must adhere strictly to principles of responsibility and humanity.