Know your intruder and its name!
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Earwigs
Contrary to folklore, earwigs do not crawl into ears and eat peoples' brains at night. They do not spread diseases, but their menacing appearance can be alarming to a homeowner.
Springtails (Snow Fleas)
Snow fleas are not a threat to family pets as they are not a flea at all. Their sole diet consists of rotting plant food.
House Dust Mites
People may be allergic to house dust mite cast skins and droppings. Approximately 50-80% of asthmatics may have symptoms due to house dust mites.
House Flies
These insects have been known to carry over 100 different kinds of disease-causing germs, which makes them very bad house guests.
Fruit Flies
Fruit flies are found in unsanitary conditions, so they are a potential heath concern, especially when present in health facilities.
Oriental Cockroach
Like other roaches, the Oriental cockroach is a nuisance to humans, and feeds on filth. This species also has a strong odor.
