To effectively control pests in your home, you first need to have a good understanding of what pest is present and where it came from. Ants form colonies because they need a lot of space- this explains why they’re commonly seen in attics, basements and crawl spaces. Common pests that can invade your home include spiders, ants, cockroaches and termites. When it comes to spiders, their venom can cause serious injury or even death. Cockroaches feed off of decaying organic matter which means they’re usually found in kitchens and bathrooms where food is abundant. Termites attack homes by burrowing into the foundations and eating away at wood, causing structural damage.