Insect ID: Indoors (in a house, greenhouse, garage, shed, etc.)


Kitchen and Food Storage Areas:

Kitchen and Food Storage Areas:


Sink, Tub, Pet Dish, Toilet, etc:

Sink, Tub, Pet Dish, Toilet, etc:


Carpet / Clothing / Fabric:

Carpet / Clothing / Fabric:


Mattress / Sofa / Recliner (etc.):


Mattress / Sofa / Furniture:


Firewood (On or Near):

See also the Maine Forest Service’s Insects From Firewood publication, and please remember: Don’t transport firewood!

Firewood (On or Near):

See also: Nuisance Wood Borers and Seed Insects in Homes (Univ. of Minnesota)


Wet or Damp Areas (including wet and rotting wood, damp books, etc):

Wet or Damp Areas (including wet and rotting wood):


Potted Plants / Houseplants / Greenhouses:

Potted Plants / Houseplants / Greenhouses:

See also: Bulletin #2613, Tips for Growing Houseplants in Maine: Controlling Insects and Disease in Houseplants