Spotted lanternflies are invasive pests that originated in Southeast Asia. They were accidentally introduced to the United States in 2014 and have since spread rapidly throughout several states, especially across the East Coast. These destructive pests pose a significant threat to various plant species, particularly fruit trees, ornamental trees, and certain hardwood trees.

Since spotted lanternflies aren’t native to the US, they have no natural predators, which has contributed to their population explosion.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), more than 50 million people suffer from seasonal allergies.

And, spring is considered to be one of the toughest times of year for allergy sufferers. But what people may not realize is that household pests could be the cause of their allergies.

Dust Mites

Similar to humans, pests need food, water and shelter. However, unlike us, pests assume they can get all those things for free by hiding in the dark spaces of your home. We’ve all come across one or two unwelcome guests, but how can we tell when those crawling freeloaders have officially moved in?

Here are some ways you can identify a pest infestation in your home:

Droppings

Do you have cockroaches in your home? Cockroaches are unwanted pests for significant reasons–not just because they are creepy. Cockroaches are known to carry at least 30 different types of bacteria and can cause various diseases.