Pest & wildlife guides
Plain-English answers from working technicians on termites, bed bugs, rodents, attic animals, mosquitoes and more.
7 Signs of Termites in Your Home (and What to Do Before They Spread)
Mud tubes, discarded wings, hollow wood and blistered paint — learn the signs of termites, how to tell them from carpenter ants, and what termite treatment costs.
Read the guide ›How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for Good: Heat vs. Chemical Treatment
Bed bug heat treatment kills every life stage in one day. Learn how it compares to chemical treatment, how to prepare, and why DIY foggers make infestations worse.
Read the guide ›Something's in the Attic: How to Tell if It's Raccoons, Squirrels, Rats, Bats or Birds
Thumping at night? Scampering at dawn? Learn how to identify what animal is in your attic by the sounds, timing and evidence, and how each is removed.
Read the guide ›How to Mouse-Proof Your Home: The 10 Entry Points Mice Use Most
Mice fit through a hole the size of a dime. Here are the ten entry points our rodent technicians seal most often and how to inspect your home before fall.
Read the guide ›Mosquito Control That Actually Works: What the Pros Do That Citronella Can't
Barrier treatments, larvicide and breeding-site removal cut mosquitoes by up to 90%. Learn how professional mosquito control works and when to start.
Read the guide ›German vs. American Cockroaches: Why It Matters Which One You Have
Small tan roaches in the kitchen are a different problem than big brown ones in the basement. Learn to tell German and American cockroaches apart and how each is treated.
Read the guide ›Bats in the Attic: Why Exclusion Is the Only Legal Way to Remove Them
Bats are protected in every state. Learn how humane bat exclusion works, when it can be done, the health risks of guano and what a complete bat job includes.
Read the guide ›Commercial Pest Control: What a Good Program Looks Like for Restaurants, Warehouses and Property Managers
Integrated pest management, documentation, after-hours service and rapid bed bug response. Here's what to expect from a commercial pest control program and what to ask a provider.
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