Which bugs invade homes/apartments and which need control? Most people believe there is a long list of insects that invade homes and can potentially damage our valuables or even hurt us. The truth is the list is very short and in modern society these species pose little real threat to us or our homes. Oftentimes the drastic steps we take to avoid these species are potentially more damaging than the insects themselves. In other words " the cure is worse than the disease ". I've been answering questions about insects from the general public for over 20 years (see my bio here ) and the following eight are the ones most often found in homes. These eight represent the vast majority of insects that ever enter homes and none pose a significant threat if reasonable levels of sanitation are maintained. The Big Eight Household Bugs ants carpet beetles cockroaches fleas (only if pet dogs or cats are housed indoors) house centipedes meal moths silverfish spiders
Least-toxic control of ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, head lice, lawn/garden pests, mosquitoes, termites, wood boring insects, yellowjackets and most other household pests.