Storage Boxes & Clutter

Cardboard boxes, stored items, paper storage, and cluttered areas.

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Why Pests Are Found Here

Undisturbed environment, material for nesting, harborage between items, food source (cardboard/paper).

Inspection Tips

Move and inspect boxes, look for nesting material, check for droppings, examine paper products, reduce clutter.

Associated Pests

14 pests commonly found in this location

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Common NameScientific NameCategory
German CockroachBlattella germanicaCockroaches
American CockroachPeriplaneta americanaCockroaches
Brown-banded CockroachSupella longipalpaCockroaches
Norway RatRattus norvegicusRodents
House MouseMus musculusRodents
SilverfishLepisma saccharinaOccasional Invaders
FirebratThermobia domesticaOccasional Invaders
Brown Recluse SpiderLoxosceles reclusaSpiders
Cellar SpiderPholcus phalangioidesSpiders
Yellow Sac SpiderCheiracanthium inclusumSpiders
House SpiderParasteatoda tepidariorumSpiders
Jumping SpiderSalticidaeSpiders
Turkestan CockroachBlatta lateralisCockroaches
Book LiceLiposcelis spp.Stored Product Pests
Important Disclaimer: The information provided in this knowledge base is for educational and reference purposes only. Pest management professionals should always consult current product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), manufacturer instructions, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations as the definitive source of truth. Product formulations, application methods, safety requirements, and regulations may change over time. This information may be out of date and should not replace professional judgment, proper training, or required licensing and certifications.