Bugs & Pests in
Northern Nevada

Nevada has multiple ant species including carpenter ants, fire ants, pavement ants, and odorous house ants. They contaminate food, damage wood structures, and are notoriously difficult to eliminate without professional treatment.

Rats and mice spread diseases, chew through wiring (causing fire hazards), contaminate food supplies, and reproduce rapidly. Northern Nevada rodent pressure spikes in fall and winter as they seek warmth.

Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers that spread through travel, used furniture, and multi-unit housing. They're nearly impossible to eliminate with DIY methods — professional heat or chemical treatment is required.

Northern Nevada is home to black widows and hobo spiders, both venomous. Professional spider control targets egg sacs and harboring sites that DIY sprays miss.

Yellow jackets, paper wasps, and bald-faced hornets build nests in eaves, attics, and underground. Nest removal requires protective gear and professional-grade treatments.

Yes, cockroaches exist in Reno, NV. German cockroaches are most common and reproduce so rapidly that a small infestation becomes severe within weeks. They spread bacteria and trigger allergies.

Subterranean termites are found throughout Nevada and can cause catastrophic structural damage — often silently for years before detection. Annual inspections are critical.

Nevada's warmer summers have expanded mosquito season. West Nile virus is a real threat. Professional yard treatments break the breeding cycle more effectively than consumer products.

Fleas and ticks hitchhike on pets and wildlife, quickly infesting homes. They transmit diseases including Lyme disease and can persist through multiple life stages without treatment.

Silverfish thrive in Nevada's humidity-controlled homes. They damage books, wallpaper, clothing, and dry goods. They're a sign of moisture issues that should be addressed alongside treatment.

Earwigs invade Reno homes in large numbers during summer. While not dangerous, their appearance is alarming and they damage garden plants and seedlings.

Skunks, raccoons, squirrels, bats, and snakes can all become nuisance wildlife in Northern Nevada. HiLow holds NV Wildlife License #39947 for humane removal.