The top 25 pests in Idaho is a general list of pests that are often problematic in Idaho, given its location and climate. Please consult local pest control services for the most current and accurate information. Here is a general list of pests that may be found in Idaho:
- Termites (Subterranean termites)
- Ants (Carpenter ants, pavement ants)
- Bed Bugs
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks (American dog ticks, Rocky Mountain wood ticks)
- Fleas
- Cockroaches (German cockroaches, American cockroaches)
- Rodents (House mice, Norway rats)
- Spiders (Hobo spiders, Black widow spiders)
- Wasps and Hornets (Yellow jackets, Paper wasps)
- Boxelder Bugs
- Beetles (Pine beetles, Carpet beetles)
- Silverfish
- Earwigs
- Aphids
- Moths (Clothes moths, Indian meal moths)
- Mites (Bird mites, Dust mites)
- Flies (Houseflies, Fruit flies)
- Weevils (Wheat weevils, Bean weevils)
- Millipedes
- Centipedes
- Grasshoppers
- Stink Bugs (Brown marmorated stink bugs)
- Pantry Pests (Confused flour beetles, Saw-toothed grain beetles)
- Carpenter Bees
Again, this is a general list and not all these pests might be problematic in Idaho. The specific types and populations of pests can vary widely from year to year due to factors such as weather patterns, changes in local ecosystems, and human activity.