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See the sticky for a list of manageable pests.
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Find Your Pest: M to Z
Note: Do not post questions here. Please post in r/PestControl, or any of the other linked subs. 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 30+ 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.
If you don’t find the pest listed here or have a question, post in r/PestControl.
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
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:
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
Roaches, Brown Banded
Treat as german (but they are not as bad):
Roaches, German
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
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:
Yellow Jackets
https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/ymu3c9/yellow_jacket_control_if_youre_searching/
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Find Your Pest: A to L
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 36 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
If in an attic, find the entry point and hang one or two plastic snakes by it. Once they leave, they shouldn't try to enter again. Seal it when issue is solved.
If you're finding droppings on a porch or deck, crush a few and see if they crumble. If so it's guano, so look for a place above where it/they may be roosting and hang a small plastic snake up there.
Bald-Faced Hornets
https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/13wmy2h/is_this_a_bald_faced_hornets_nest_it_appeared/
Bed Bugs
Clean and vacuum thoroughly including all the places BBs can hide. Empty the vac canister in a plastic bag, seal tightly and discard in an outside trash receptacle. If you have a bag vac, put the whole bag in a plastic bag, seal and discard.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/1dddwaj/bed_bugs_how_to_treat/
Beetles, Ground
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13qo1ky/ground_beetles/
Beetles, Food / Pantry
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/zk6z49/pantry_beetle_control/
Birds
Nuisance birds can often be repelled by placing plastic snakes where they are roosting. However, if there is an established nest, please wait until the chicks have fledged. You can also use 'bird spikes' to repel them from large areas (Amazon/eBay).
Bird Mites
https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/14ki9mn/bird_mites/
Bites, Mysterious
https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/12skbqa/mysterious_bites/
Boric Acid / Diatomaceous Earth / Dusts
With the possible exception of Cimexa dust for bed bugs, there is no reason to use any of these when a product like Alpine WSG is readily available. They are often over applied by non-pros and pros alike, become airborne during the process (and potentially after) and never lose their toxicity. They will additionally defeat the purpose of any sprays that are used in conjunction with them. Avoid them and protect your health.
Car Bugs
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/150tuds/car_bugs/
Carpet Beetles
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/127o91g/carpet_beetle_treatment/
Clover Mites
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/12obm8u/clover_mite_control/
Clothes Moths
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/124s56o/clothes_moths/
Crickets, Field
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13prllu/field_crickets/
Crickets, Camel (AKA: Cave crickets / Sprickets)
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/15wtcnx/camel_cricket_control/
Earwigs
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/12yle9b/earwig_control/
False Chinch Bugs
https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/13bda2m/please_help_identify_these_small_bugs_are/
Fleas
https://www.reddit.com/r/Flea_Control/comments/ucfu3p/please_read_this_sticky_before_posting/
Flies, Blow/Flesh
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/125onuc/blow_flies/
Flies, Cluster
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/123pmh1/cluster_flies/
Flies, Fruit
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/yqm39l/fruit_fly_control/
Flies, House
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13pqdc6/house_flies/
Fungus Gnats
https://www.reddit.com/r/pestcontrol/comments/ylivz6/phorid_flies_drain_flies_moisture_flies_fungus/
General Pest Control
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/13kke5m/general_pest_control/
House Centipedes
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/14tacr9/house_centipedes/
Indian Meal Moths
https://www.reddit.com/r/exterminators/comments/yrliyp/indian_meal_moth_control/
Larder Beetles
Larder beetles breed in food sources and natural fibers. Check anything edible you may have in the room to find the source. A thorough cleaning and vacuuming will help.
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