Pests Beginning with C

This index features various insects, arachnids, and animals commonly considered pests, whose common names begin with the letter C. Click on a pest name to view detailed identification and control information.

Household & Structural Pests (C)

Cockroaches (General): An umbrella term covering several species (German, Oriental, Brown-Banded) that infest homes and businesses.
Carpenter Ants: Large ants that tunnel into wood to create nests, mimicking termite damage.
Clothes Moths: Small moths whose larvae feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, and fur.
Centipedes: Elongated, fast-moving arthropods that prefer damp environments and prey on insects.

Garden & Agricultural Pests (C)

Cabbage Worms: Caterpillars that feed on cabbage, broccoli, and other brassica family plants.
Cutworms: Nocturnal moth larvae that cut down young plant seedlings at the soil surface.
Cicadas (Nuisance): Large flying insects whose egg-laying habits can damage young tree branches.

Rodents & Wildlife Pests (C)

Chipmunks: Small, striped rodents that burrow and can be destructive to gardens and lawns.
Coyotes: Predators that can be a nuisance or danger to livestock and pets in suburban and rural areas.

Quick Tip: If you find sawdust-like material (frass) near window sills or baseboards, you might have Carpenter Ants, which are a major structural concern.