The top 25 pests that are commonly found in Illinois based on its location and climate. Please consult local pest control services for the most current and accurate information. Here is a generalized list of pests that can be found in Illinois:
- Termites (Subterranean Termites)
- Ants (Carpenter Ants, Pavement Ants)
- Bed Bugs
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks (American Dog Ticks, Black-legged Ticks)
- Fleas
- Cockroaches (German Cockroaches, American Cockroaches)
- Rodents (House Mice, Norway Rats)
- Spiders (Brown Recluse Spiders, Northern Black Widow)
- Wasps (Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps)
- Boxelder Bugs
- Beetles (Carpet Beetles, Powderpost Beetles)
- Silverfish
- Earwigs
- Aphids
- Moths (Indian Meal Moths, Clothes Moths)
- Mites (Bird Mites, Dust Mites)
- Flies (House flies, Fruit Flies)
- Weevils (Granary Weevils, Rice Weevils)
- Millipedes
- Centipedes
- Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs)
- Pantry Pests (Confused Flour Beetles, Saw-toothed Grain Beetles)
- Carpenter Bees
- Grubs (Japanese Beetle Grubs, European Chafer Grubs)
Remember, this is a general list, and not all these pests might be problematic in Illinois. 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.