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Pb1303-Managing Pests Around The Home, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1303-Managing Pests Around The Home, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds
Most household pests are insects and are commonly called “bugs.” Other organisms such as spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, ticks, sowbugs, pillbugs, mites, rats, mice, snakes, bats, squirrels, birds, molds and fungi may enter homes. In Tennessee, one or more of about 40 common pests are found in every home at one time or another. Even the most conscientious person cannot always avoid an occasional pest infestation.