Note: Do not post questions here. Please post in r/PestControl or r/GermanRoaches. Thank you.

The purpose of this sub is to offer a condensed source of information that will help you control many types of pests that invade homes without having to ask questions and wait for answers. It will also help you decide if seeking professional help is the best course of action.

Most of the information provided here is based on my 35 years of professional experienced in the field. It is by no means the only way to achieve a good outcome, but these methods and products* have consistently worked for me.

Regards, PCDuranet

*Full disclosure: I have no financial interest in any products I recommend and I am not paid to endorse any of these products.

(Note: ALL products listed are SAFE to use around children and pets if mixed and applied according to the label.)

Always read the label before applying any pest control product to protect you and the environment.

Ants

https://www.reddit.com/r/AntControl/comments/1avlrrp/how_to_control_ants/

Bats

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/17wmehp/rat_concern/

Bald Faced Hornets

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/13wmy2h/is_this_a_bald_faced_hornets_nest_it_appeared/

Bed Bugs

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1dddwaj/bed_bugs_how_to_treat/

Bird Mites

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/14ki9mn/bird_mites/

Bites (unknown source)

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/12skbqa/mysterious_bites/

Blow Flies / Flesh Flies

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/125onuc/blow_flies/

Carpenter Bees

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/15nqrda/found_these_small_piles_of_wood_dust_above_window/

Carpet Beetles

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1dxirus/carpet_beetles_id_and_control/

Chiggers

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1dwrr33/chigger_bites_any_worry_about_infestimg_our_home/

Cicadae Killer Wasps

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/159mqcl/need_help_with_identifying_what_kind_of_pest/

Crickets, Field

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13prllu/field_crickets/

Crickets, Camel (Cave)

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/15wtcnx/camel_cricket_control/

Clothes Moths

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/124s56o/clothes_moths/

Clover Mites

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/12obm8u/clover_mite_control/

Cluster Flies

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/123pmh1/cluster_flies/

Digger bees

https://www.reddit.com/r/bugidentification/comments/1c2nuyc/bugs_near_my_apartment/

Earwigs

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/12yle9b/earwig_control/

European Hornets

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/15p6hlz/is_this_a_european_hornet_and_how_do_i_get_rid_of/

Fleas

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1f3df8o/do_you_have_fleas_see_this/

Flying Wood Roaches

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/13vv8k0/pennsylvania_wood_roaches/

Fruit Flies

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/yqm39l/fruit_fly_control/

General Pests

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13kke5m/general_pest_control/

German Roaches

https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanRoaches/comments/1fd8aio/how_to_kill_german_roaches/

Ground Beetles

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13qo1ky/ground_beetles/

Groundhogs

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1cmc3od/groundhogs/

House Centipedes

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/14zj28h/house_centipede_control/

House Flies

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13pqdc6/house_flies/

Indian Meal Moths

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/yrliyp/indian_meal_moth_control/

Lady Bugs

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1b3he3j/comment/ksusgx6/?context=3

Larder Beetles

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1cnp9bu/is_this_a_roach_nymph/

Note: Do not post questions here. Please post in r/PestControl or r/GermanRoaches. Thank you.

The purpose of this sub is to offer a condensed source of information that will help you control many types of pests that invade homes without having to ask questions and wait for answers. It will also help you decide if seeking professional help is the best course of action.

Most of the information provided here is based on my 35 years of professional experienced in the field. It is by no means the only way to achieve a good outcome, but these methods and products* have consistently worked for me.

Regards, PCDuranet

*Full disclosure: I have no financial interest in any products I recommend and I am not paid to endorse any of these products.

(Note: ALL products listed are SAFE to use around children and pets if mixed and applied according to the label.)

Always read the label before applying any pest control product to protect you and the environment.

Mice

https://www.reddit.com/r/MiceRatControl/comments/qljoqi/mouse_control_methods/

Millipedes

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/14b8yk0/help_i_have_no_idea_what_these_are_and_they_are/

Mites (Bright Red / Exterior)

Bright red mites on concrete are ‘predatory running mites’. They appear in early summer, do not bite and do not infest homes. Spraying can help, but they have a short season and will be gone in a few weeks.

Moths, Clothes

https://pantrypest.com/webbing-clothes-moths.html

Moths, Indian Meal

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/yrliyp/indian_meal_moth_control/

Mold Mites

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/zzyyvf/mold_mite_control/

Moisture Flies

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/ylivz6/phorid_flies_drain_flies_moisture_flies_fungus/

Mosquitoes

You can use a company to treat the exterior property, but it needs be done regularly. Also, make sure your gutters are clean and there is no water collecting in yard items.

Odor Control

You can try these odor control bags:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Odor+removing+bag&i=pets&crid=31RZKREHGOHOO&sprefix=odor+removing+bag%2Cpets%2C89&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Pantry/Food Beetles

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/zk6z49/pantry_beetle_control/

Phorid Flies

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/ylivz6/phorid_flies_drain_flies_moisture_flies_fungus/

Psocids/Booklice

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/yljc2l/psocidsbooklice_treatment/

Rats

https://www.reddit.com/r/MiceRatControl/comments/ttrsgu/rat_control_methods/

Roaches, American / Oriental / Smoky Brown / Turkestan

https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanRoaches/comments/yk7ydu/large_roach_control_american_oriental_smoky_brown/

Roaches, Brown Banded

Treat as german (but they are not as bad):

https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanRoaches/comments/ongygk/please_read_this_sticky_before_posting_thank_you/

Roaches, German

https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanRoaches/comments/1fd8aio/how_to_kill_german_roaches/

Roaches, Pennsylvania Wood / Other Flying Wood

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/13vv8k0/pennsylvania_wood_roaches/

Roaches, Wood (non-flying)

https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanRoaches/comments/z2rz1b/wood_roach_control_id/

Scorpions

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1dxy3zh/scorpions_control/

Shrews

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/14jlml4/shrews/

Silverfish/Firebrats

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/z13bpc/silverfish_firebrat_control/

Sow Bugs/Pill Bugs

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/yurdu3/can_you_help_me_indetify_this_found_this_guy_in/

Spiders

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/z73kqj/spider_control/

Springtails

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/yxtiht/springtail_control/

Stink Bugs/Lady Bugs/Boxelder Bugs

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/124rqnx/stink_bugsboxelder_beetleslady_bugs/

Termites

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/1cigazu/termites/

Ticks

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/14639xw/ticks_control/

Wasps

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/11i7u5r/wasps_in_the_spring/

Wasps in Porch Lights

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/15birga/help_me_get_rid_of_hornets_behind_can_lights/

Wasps in the spring

https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/11i7u5r/wasps_in_the_spring/

Wood Boring Beetles

If you suspect wood borers in furniture, trim wood, etc., try treating with this borate powder:

https://www.amazon.com/System-Three-Borate-Powder-2oz/dp/B0BYGLRDDR/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1IPUIAOTKAVSR&keywords=bora%2Bcare&qid=1698539191&sprefix=bora%2Bcare%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-9&th=1

Yellow Jackets

https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/ymu3c9/yellow_jacket_control_if_youre_searching/