If you want to avoid costly exterminator fees and even more expensive repairs, read on to hear from pest experts and exterminators about the signs of a bug infestation you can't afford to ignore
You notice woodpeckers near your home: It's not always bugs themselves that signal their presence in your home—in many cases, it's the animals that prey on those insects that will tip you off to an infestation
You find sawdust around your baseboards: If there hasn't been any recent construction done on your home, but you're still finding piles of sawdust around your space, you may be dealing with a carpenter ant infestation
You hear rustling at night: The good news? That rustling you hear in your walls at night isn't necessarily a sign you've got a rodent problem. The bad news? It may be an indication you have a carpenter ant infestation
You find spots on your sheets: Those spots on your sheets may be more than just an indication you need to wash your linens more often
You notice a lot of spiders in your home: seeing a large number of spiders in your home may make you think you have an arachnid infestation, but the real issue may be far worse
You find wings around your home: If you've been noticing stray pairs of bug wings around your home on a regular basis, there are likely hundreds more where those came from—and you can't waste any time before calling an exterminator
You spot dead bugs: This might sound obvious, but it's easy to dismiss dead bugs as a sign that you don't have to worry. On the contrary, since insects have such a short life span, any infestation will result in collections of dead bugs
You see black flakes near your dog's bed: If you have a dog, you probably know to check their fur and skin for brown or black dots that can be fleas, especially if they're scratching themselves