Pests Beginning with G

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

Household & Structural Pests (G)

German Cockroach: The most common indoor cockroach globally, known for rapid reproduction and resistance to control methods.
Grain Beetles (Sawtoothed, Merchant): Common pantry pests that infest stored grains, cereals, flours, and dried fruit.

A detailed list and link to more information on them is at bottom of the page

Garden & Agricultural Pests (G)

Grasshoppers: Chewing insects that can defoliate garden plants and crops, especially in large numbers.
Gypsy Moths (Spongy Moth): Highly invasive pest whose caterpillars defoliate hundreds of species of trees and shrubs.
Grubs (General Lawn): Larvae of various beetles (like Japanese Beetles) that feed on grass roots, destroying lawns.

Rodents & Wildlife Pests (G)

Gophers: Burrowing rodents that damage lawns and gardens by feeding on plant roots and creating large mounds of soil.

Quick Tip: Control of German Cockroaches requires persistence and often professional help, focusing on cracks, crevices, and food sources.