Pest Library & Identification Guide | COBE Pest Columbus, OH

Vectors: E. Coli, Salmonella

Common in Ohio kitchens and bathrooms. Their shed skins and droppings are major triggers for childhood asthma.

Threat: Wood Damage

These solitary bees bore perfectly round holes into decks, eaves, and siding to lay their eggs, causing structural degradation over time.

Threat: Bites & Insomnia

Expert hitchhikers that feed on human blood. They cause severe psychological stress and require specialized heat treatments to fully eradicate.

Vectors: Hantavirus

Seek shelter indoors during colder Ohio months. They contaminate surfaces and create severe fire hazards by chewing through wiring.

Threat: Food Contamination

From Odorous House Ants in your pantry to Carpenter Ants excavating your home's framing, ants require targeted baiting to destroy the queen.

Threat: Venomous Bites

While mostly a nuisance, Ohio is home to the Brown Recluse and Black Widow, which hide in dark, undisturbed areas of homes and garages.

Vectors: West Nile Virus

Most active from spring through fall. They breed in standing water and pose significant health threats to humans and pets in your yard.

Vectors: Tapeworms

Usually brought inside by pets. Fleas multiply incredibly fast in carpets and upholstery, causing itchy bites on both animals and humans.