Parasitic Insects

There are several parasitic insects.  Some of the most common are fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and bed bugs.

• Information provided by the National Pest Management Association, Inc.

• Blacklegged (Deer) Ticks
  The blacklegged tick is named for its dark legs, which are a contrast to its pale body. Blacklegged ticks are sometimes called deer ticks.
• Bed Bugs
  Bed bugs get their name because they like to live and feed in beds.
• Mosquitoes
  One of the best known summer pests, mosquitoes breed in stagnant water or soft soil and can develop from egg to adult in 10 to 14 days.