The top 25 pests that are commonly found in Mississippi due to its location and climate. For the most current and accurate information, please consult local pest control services. Here is a general list of pests that can be found in Mississippi:
- Termites (Formosan Termites, Eastern Subterranean Termites)
- Ants (Fire Ants, Carpenter Ants)
- Bed Bugs
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks (Lone Star Ticks, American Dog Ticks)
- Fleas
- Cockroaches (American Cockroaches, German Cockroaches)
- Rodents (House Mice, Norway Rats, Roof Rats)
- Spiders (Brown Recluse Spiders, Black Widow Spiders)
- Wasps (Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps)
- Beetles (Asian Lady Beetles, Powderpost Beetles)
- Silverfish
- Earwigs
- Aphids
- Moths (Indian Meal Moths, Clothes Moths)
- Mites (Dust Mites)
- Flies (Houseflies, Fruit Flies)
- Weevils (Rice Weevils, Granary Weevils)
- Centipedes
- Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs)
- Pantry Pests (Confused Flour Beetles, Drugstore Beetles)
- Carpenter Bees
- Grubs (Japanese Beetle Grubs)
- Mosquito Hawks (Crane Flies)
- Squirrels
Please remember that this is a generalized list, and not all these pests might be problematic in Mississippi. 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.