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Crawling insect

Highly adaptable, mostly nocturnal insects that thrive near food, water and warmth in homes and commercial facilities.

Crawling insects

Social insects that form organised colonies and may forage indoors for food and water.

Crawling insects

A varied group of ants that enter or nest in buildings under favourable food, moisture and shelter conditions.

Occasional invader

Wingless, moisture-loving insects commonly found in bathrooms, cupboards, libraries and storage areas.

Biting insect

Flat, nocturnal insects that feed on blood and spread mainly by hitchhiking in luggage, furniture and personal belongings.

Flying insect

Small flying insects whose females may bite; different genera can transmit important diseases in India and around the world.

Flying insect

A widespread fly strongly associated with people, food handling and decomposing organic material in urban and agricultural settings.

Rodent

Intelligent, adaptable rodents that exploit food, water and shelter in homes, markets, sewers, warehouses and transport networks.

Wood-destroying insect

Social insects that recycle cellulose in nature but can cause serious concealed damage when colonies reach buildings and timber.

Wood-destroying insects

Beetles whose larvae tunnel through timber, furniture or structural wood while developing.

Blood-feeding arachnids

Eight-legged external parasites that feed on people, pets, livestock and wildlife.

Blood-feeding insects

Small jumping insects associated mainly with cats, dogs, wildlife and animal resting areas.

Stored-product insects

Beetles and moths that infest grains, flour, spices, nuts and other dry stored products.

Moisture-related organism

Fungi and moulds that grow where moisture, suitable temperature and organic material persist.

Parasitic and nuisance organisms

The library includes human head lice and woodlice, two unrelated groups that require very different responses.

Microscopic arachnids

A highly diverse group including dust, itch, storage, bird and plant-feeding mites.

Unwanted vegetation

Unwanted plants that compete with managed vegetation or create operational, access and health concerns.

Flying insects

A diverse group whose larvae may damage fabrics, stored foods, crops or other organic materials.

Landscape and crop pests

Organisms that feed on or damage ornamental plants, gardens and managed landscapes.

Arachnids

Predatory arachnids that often enter buildings while following insect prey or seeking shelter.

Wildlife visitors

Animals such as lizards, bees, snakes and frogs that may enter buildings but are not automatically pests.

Stinging animals

Wasps, hornets and scorpions that can defend themselves or their nests with a painful sting.

Micro-organisms

Microscopic organisms that may contaminate surfaces, food, water or environmental systems.

Urban wildlife

Birds such as feral pigeons, seagulls and crows that may roost, nest or feed around buildings.

Urban wildlife

Wild animals that can conflict with people when they roost, forage or enter occupied properties.