• Pest Dictionary
Know Your Enemy. Understand the Threats.
At PT. Pestindo Central Optima (PCO), we believe that effective pest management begins with knowledge. Our Pest Dictionary is designed to help clients identify common pests, understand their behavior, and learn how they pose risks to your business, facility, or home. From insects and rodents to birds and stored product pests, here’s a guide to the intruders you might face — and how PCO can help.
Mice
Small rodents that nest indoors, especially in warm, cluttered spaces.
Termites
Silent destroyers that feed on wood and cellulose-based materials.
Flies
Fast-breeding flying insects commonly found in unsanitary areas.
Cockroaches
Nocturnal insects that thrive in moist, dark environments.
Spiders
Arachnids commonly found in undisturbed areas.
Mosquitoes
Blood-feeding insects that breed in stagnant water.
Snakes
Reptiles that may enter properties in search of food or shelter.
Scorpions
Nocturnal arachnids with venomous stings.
Bugs
Includes nuisance insects like stink bugs, leafhoppers, etc.
Bees
Flying pollinators that may form hives near human activity.
Fleas
Tiny parasitic insects that feed on blood, usually from pets.
Ticks
Parasites that attach to animals and humans.
Aphids
Small sap-sucking insects commonly found on crops and garden plants.
Ants
Social insects that form colonies indoors and outdoors.
Snails
Moisture-loving mollusks that damage plants and structures.
Birds
Includes pigeons, swallows, sparrows, often nesting in rooftops.
