The top 25 pests that are commonly found in New Hampshire due to its location and climate. For the most current and accurate information, please consult local pest control services or your local Cooperative Extension Service office.
New Hampshire’s dense forests and snowy winters create a unique environment where pests often seek refuge inside homes during the colder months. Here are 25 common pests found in the Granite State:
- Carpenter ants
- Black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks)
- House mice
- Asian tiger mosquitoes
- Eastern subterranean termites
- Bed bugs
- German cockroaches
- American cockroaches
- Brown marmorated stink bugs
- Western conifer seed bugs
- Cluster flies
- Spongy moths (formerly known as gypsy moths)
- Emerald ash borers
- Hemlock woolly adelgids
- Japanese beetles
- Yellowjackets
- Baldfaced hornets
- Carpenter bees
- Norway rats
- Silverfish
- House centipedes
- Pavement ants
- Indian meal moths
- Earwigs
- Winter moths
Please remember that this is a generalized list, and not all these pests might be problematic in New Hampshire. 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.