Research a Pest
Find out what insects or other bugs are pestering you, see pest pictures, understand their biology and habits. Learn how to prevent a pest infestation by checking Owl's pest guide for Irish pests.
Did you find signs pest infestation in your home or suspect pests to be around? Identifying the pest is the first step towards getting rid of it.
If you cannot find your pest here you can also email us a close up photograph so we may confirm the species, and recommend you with a course of action to keep your home healthy and safe.
Flying Insects Pests in Ireland:
Bluebottles
Cluster Flies
Common Clothes Moths
Fruit Flies
Houseflies
Indian Meal Moths
Lesser Houseflies
Wasps
Crawling Insect Pests in Ireland:
Bedbugs
Black Ants / Garden Ants
Bird Mites
Booklice
Carpet Beetles
Cellar Spider
Common House Spider
Dust Mites
Earwigs
Fleas
German Cockroaches
Oriental Cockroaches
Pharaoh Ants
Silverfish
Woodlice
Other main Irish Pests:
Mice
Rats
Feral Pigeons
Grey Squirrels