Ohio’s mix of humid summers and freezing winters, combined with its vast agricultural land and dense urban centers, makes it a prime location for a variety of pests. Here are 25 common pests found in the Buckeye State:
- Eastern subterranean termites
- Carpenter ants
- Bed bugs
- Asian tiger mosquitoes
- Black-legged ticks (deer ticks)
- Brown marmorated stink bugs
- German cockroaches
- American cockroaches
- House mice
- Norway rats
- Spotted lanternflies
- Emerald ash borers
- Spongy moths (formerly known as gypsy moths)
- Japanese beetles
- Boxelder bugs
- Cluster flies
- Yellowjackets
- Paper wasps
- Carpenter bees
- Pavement ants
- Silverfish
- House centipedes
- Indian meal moths
- Earwigs
- Periodic cicadas
This is a general list, and the types and prevalence of pests can vary depending on geographical location within the state, time of year, and local weather conditions. It’s always best to seek advice from local pest control professionals for the most accurate information.