Learn how to identify all types of household and structural pests, the kinds damage that they cause, and solutions for counteracting them with this comprehensive guide. Diagnostic charts, color photographs, and illustrations are included in chapters with species information, seasonal cycles, types of damage, and management techniques. Instruction on detecting and evaluating damage and when to call a professional is also examined. Based on an urban integrated pest management approach (IPM), various strategies are presented to help readers determine and develop the most effective course of action for controlling pests.