Pest guides
Straight answers from a working pest control professional.
Termite or Flying Ant? How to Tell in 60 SecondsThree quick checks, and what to do before you spray anything.Is That a Brown Recluse? Dangerous Spiders vs. Look-AlikesMost brown spiders are harmless. Here is how to tell the difference.Wasp, Hornet, or Bee? What to Do About the NestThey need very different responses. Know which one before you act.Ants in the Kitchen: What Works and What Wastes Your MoneyWhy spraying often backfires, and what to do instead.Bed Bugs or Something Else? Common Look-AlikesBites alone can not tell you. Here is what to look for instead.Cockroach Types and What Each One MeansWhich roach you have tells you where it is coming from.Stink Bugs in the House: Why They Come In and How to Keep Them OutWhy they show up every fall, and what to do about them.Boxelder Bugs and Cluster Flies: Fall Invaders ExplainedTwo fall pests that are annoying but harmless. Here is what to do.Mice Moving In for Winter: Signs and How to Seal Them OutHow to spot them early, and clean up safely.Mouse or Rat Droppings? How to Tell the DifferenceSize, shape, and where you find them tell you what you are dealing with.Beetles Swarming Your House in Fall? Asian Lady Beetles ExplainedThey look like ladybugs but behave differently. Here is what to do.