Found an Unfamiliar Insect? Here’s How to Identify It Safely

Finding an unfamiliar  insect inside your home can be surprising—especially when it appears in an unexpected place, such as a bathroom, bedroom,  kitchen, or even on a roll of toilet paper. The insect shown in the image appears to be a beetle, but identifying an insect from a single photograph can be difficult because many species have similar shapes and colors.

Rather than immediately reaching for an insecticide, there are a few simple and safe steps you can follow to determine what you have found and whether