Pharaoh Ant
Up to 2mm. Yellow/ brown in colour, almost translucent. Noticeable black eyes with
darker head and abdomen
Garden Ant
4mm long. Usually shiny black, but can be bright red
Bed Bugs
Adults 5mm long. Reddish brown in colour and usually flattened when not fed. Dark
brown/ purple after feeding. Young are small versions of adult but opaque. They
produce a distinctive sweet smell which may indicate their presence. They bite to
feed (blood).
Honey Bee
Approximately 13mm. finely banded orange and brown abdomen with darker rear.
Hairy dark bodies, brown hairy legs. Can sting.
Honey bee
Bumble Bee
20-30mm long. Black with various coloured bands ranging from dull yellow to
orange. Often tip of abdomen is brightly coloured. Very hairy and round in
appearance. Can sting.
Bumble bee
Masonry/ Solitary Bee
13mm long. Golden brown and black with pale orange/ yellow wings. Can sting.
Control of bees: Contact your local bee keeper
Masonry/ Solitary bee
Cockroach (German)
12-15mm (adult). Mid to dark brown body. Lighter area with two dark marks behind
the head. Very long antennae. Wings. The young are smaller versions of the adult
but lighter in colour, darkening with age.
Fleas
2-3mm long. Adults are dark brown/ black in colour. Strong, muscular legs for
jumping. They bite to feed (blood).
Rats (brown/ common)
12-33cm from nose to tail. Dullish brown colour with a lighter coloured belly. Small
ears, blunt muzzle and sharp teeth.
Mice
6-9cm from nose to tail. Brown or grey. Dark tail and large ears and large black eyes.
Wasps
10-20mm long. Distinctive yellow and black banded abdomen sometimes with black
spots. Smooth and shiny. Two pairs of wings attached to the body. Will sting.
Biscuit Beetle
2-3mm. Mid-dark matt brown body. Fine ridges to body. Has a humped back
appearance.