"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most of us aren’t experts at bug identification—especially because most common house insects look alike.

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Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity, with some species seeking shelter and food inside homes. Homeowners can prevent infestations by sealing cracks, maintaining cleanliness and ...