Common types of pests include insects, rodents, mites, mold, fungus, microorganisms and unwanted plants. Not all pests are easily recognized. Everyone can identify a mouse or a cockroach, but some may not know how to identify a bed bug.
Cornell University’s Insect Diagnostic Laboratory or call the Dutchess County Cornell Cooperative Extension at 845-677-8223 and ask for help identifying an insect.