Other Pests

There are lots of other creepy crawlies out there too - each with their own unique way of life, and potential to do harm. Explore their natural history by using the links below - or see what damage they can do if left unchecked.

Centipedes

Don't let them give you the run-around.
Learn more about Centipedes

Cockchafers

Not cockroaches - so what's the difference?
Learn more about Cockchafers

Common House Spider

Common spiders, uncommonly creepy.
Learn more about Common House Spiders

Crane Fly

These pests like to live by the water.
Learn more about the Crane Fly

Earwigs

Nothing to do with ears. Or wigs.
Learn more about Earwigs

Firebrats

They like to live where its hot.
Learn more about Firebrats

Fungus Beetles

These creatures have developed strange tastes.
Learn more about Fungus Beetles

Fungus Gnat

They feed on your summer plants.
Learn more about Fungus Gnats

Ground Beetles

How do beetles live?
Learn more about Ground Beetles

Harvestman Spider

These little creatures feed on garden pests and live in moist soil.
Learn more about the Harvestman Spider

House Cricket

These creatures have developed strange tastes.
Learn more about House Crickets

House Dust Mite

Not fussy about housework.
Learn more about House Dust Mite

Lacewings

They are considered an important predator of mealybugs in both greenhouses and interior plantscapes.
Learn more about Lacewings

Lizards

Find out more about these reptiles.
Learn more about Lizards

Millipedes

Don't let them give you the run–around.
Learn more about Millipedes

Plaster Beetles

These creatures have developed strange tastes.
Learn more about Plaster Beetles

Rove Beetles

They just love decaying food.
Learn more about Rove Beetles

Scorpions

These pests have a nasty sting in their tail.
Learn more about Scorpions

Sea Slaters

They live under rocks close to the sea.
Learn more about Sea Slaters

Silverfish

These pests live in damp areas.
Learn more about Silverfish

Snakes

See where these slippery pests can be found.
Learn more about Snakes

Spiders

Know the daddy of creepy–crawlies isn’t even a true insect?
Learn more about Spiders

Springtail

They prefer dark, damp areas in natural habitats like leaf mould, damp soil or rotting logs.
Learn more about the Springtail

Steely Blue Beetle

These pests feed on wood damaging pests.
Learn more about the Steely Blue Beetle

Tarantula

These huge spiders can live for 40 years.
Learn more about the Tarantula

Wharfborers

What's it like to live under a log?
Learn more about Wharfborers

White Tailed Spider

Learn more about White Tailed Spiders

Wolf Spider

They don't howl or bite
Learn more about the Wolf Spider

Woodlice

What's it like to live under a log?
Learn more about Woodlice

Zebra Spider

These spiders can jump!
Learn more about the Zebra Spider