The year 2023 was quite remarkable for pest activity, both in California and across the United States. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reviewed annual data collected from artificial intelligence research, online surveys with the Harris Poll, social media trends, and website analytics of its consumer site www.pestworld.org to produce a list of the top pests of 2023.

Heading into 2024, pests will continue to pose a threat to health and property. Clark, your friendly pest control, rodent, mosquito, and termite expert, would like to remind you to remain vigilant to ensure that your home and family is protected.

If pests are becoming a nuisance in and around your home, or they’re threatening the structural integrity of your home, give us a call. We can help. Now, on to the list:

Top household pests for 2023

This list reveals the pests Americans encountered the most in their homes this year, according to an NPMA online survey conducted by the Harris Poll.

• Spiders
• Ants
• Flies
• Mosquitoes
• Cockroaches
• Rodents
• Occasional invaders (e.g., house centipedes, moths, silverfish, stink bugs, spotted lanternflies) 

The most terrifying pests of 2023

These are the pests Americans are most afraid of encountering in their homes, according to an NPMA online survey conducted by the Harris Poll.

• Rodents
• Cockroaches
• Spiders
• Bed bugs
• Stinging insects (e.g., wasps, hornets)
• Nuisance wildlife (e.g., raccoons, squirrels, snakes)
• Termites

The most viral pests of 2023

Blowing up on social media is no easy feat, especially if you prefer to live in out of the way places within a home. Nonetheless, these pests were the talk of the town on TikTok in 2023.

• Bed bugs
• Occasional invaders (e.g., house centipedes, silverfish, stinkbugs,)
• Termites
• Rodents
• Cockroaches
• Ticks
• Mosquitoes 

Trendiest pests on social media in 2023

Across multiple social media platforms and conversations, these pests consistently emerged on top when it came to being “influencers.”

• Rodents
• Termites
• Cockroaches
• Bed bugs
• Ticks
• Stinging insects
• Mosquitoes  

The buggiest states of 2023

In my ZIP code?! Here are the states with the highest number of pest engagements this year. Fortunately, California did not make the list even though we know pests are out there!

• New Mexico
• West Virginia
• Virginia
• New York
• Louisiana
• Montana
• Maryland

The top health and home pest concerns of 2023

Pests pose serious threats to health and property. They can even transmit diseases, including Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more. The following pests were particularly concerning this past year and remain a threat heading in 2024.

• Rodents
• Mosquitoes
• Bats
• Ticks
• Fleas
• Bed bugs
• Cockroaches

If you suspect that pests have made a resolution to make your home their home in 2024, call California’s trusted, friendly pest control and removal expert, Clark, at (800) WE-NEED-YOU (936-3339) or email us at clarkcares@clarkpest.com.

Until next time, the pest management professionals at Clark Pest Control thank you for helping to keep unwanted pests out of your home.