The top 25 pests in Iowa for a given year found in Iowa based on its location and climate. For the most current and accurate information, please consult local pest control services. Here’s a general list of pests that can be found in Iowa:
- Termites (Eastern 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
- Crickets
- Aphids
- Moths (Indian Meal Moths, Clothes Moths)
- Hornets (Bald Faced Hornets)
- Flies (Houseflies, 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)
Please remember that this is a generalized list, and not all these pests might be problematic in Iowa. 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.