Pest Identification & Property Protection

Learn about common pests that may affect homes and businesses in British Columbia. Select a pest to review common signs and contact EcoSafe to discuss available service options.

Contact EcoSafe to confirm available inspection and treatment options. Wildlife and bird services may depend on the species, location, season and applicable regulations.

Moths

Flying Insects

Moths

Winged insects with varied colours and wing shapes.

Repeated sightings warrant species identification.

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Clothes Moths

Flying Insects

Clothes Moths

Small moths that require identification to distinguish from other moths.

Small moths or larvae near stored textiles.

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Flies

Flying Insects

Flies

Winged insects with one pair of functional wings.

Repeated indoor sightings warrant a source assessment.

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Fruit Flies

Flying Insects

Fruit Flies

Small flies that may be noticed near fruit or food residue.

Small flies gathering near food storage areas.

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Cluster Flies

Flying Insects

Cluster Flies

Flies that can resemble other common flies and need identification.

Groups of flies around windows or sheltered spaces.

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Paper Wasps

Flying Insects

Paper Wasps

Winged insects often recognised by a narrow waist.

Repeated flight paths warrant assessment from a distance.

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Hornets

Flying Insects

Hornets

A type of wasp requiring identification to distinguish the species.

Repeated flight paths or a suspected nest.

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Yellowjackets

Flying Insects

Yellowjackets

Compact wasps often marked with yellow and black.

Repeated activity around a possible entry point.

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