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What's in your house? Tap what you're seeing.
Droppings, bites, wings, noises in the walls. Get a straight answer in seconds, and a local pest pro on the phone when you need one.
Step 1: Match it
Most common signs
Call todayDroppings in a kitchen drawer
Probably: mice and rats
Call todayItchy bites in a line after sleeping
Probably: bed bugs
Call todaySmall brown bugs in the kitchen at night
Probably: cockroaches
Call todayScratching in the walls at night
Probably: mice and rats
Call todayMud tubes on the foundation
Probably: termites
Call todayWinged bugs swarming inside the house
Probably: termites
Call todayTiny dark or blood spots on your sheets
Probably: bed bugs
Call todayRunning or gnawing in the attic at night
Probably: mice and rats
Act this weekA wasp nest under the eaves
Probably: wasps, hornets and yellowjackets
Act this weekLittle piles of sawdust near wood
Probably: ants
Can waitStink bugs on the windows in fall
Probably: stink bugs, pantry pests and other bugs
Call todayFound a scorpion in the house
Probably: spiders and scorpionsWhere are you seeing it?
Or start with the room
Every sign has a level
How serious is it?
Each sign has a level so you know whether it can wait or needs a call today.
This spreads or does harm quickly. The sooner a pro sees it, the smaller the job.
It won't fix itself. Get it looked at soon.
Usually manageable, but call if it keeps coming back.
Simple
How PestGuard works
- 1
Match what you see
Tap the sign that looks like yours: droppings, bites, wings, noises, nests.
- 2
Call (855) 424-9709
Tell us what you found and your ZIP code. It takes about a minute.
- 3
Talk to a local pro
We connect you with an independent pest control company that serves your area. You decide how to go ahead.
Pests
Know the pest already?
Mice and rats
Mice and rats move indoors for food, water and warmth, mostly in fall and winter.
Signs and what to do
Bed bugs
Bed bugs ride in on luggage, used furniture and clothing, and hide within a few feet of where people sleep.
Signs and what to do
Cockroaches
German cockroaches live indoors near food and water; larger American roaches come in from drains and outside.
Signs and what to do
Termites
Subterranean termites come up from the soil through mud tubes; drywood termites live inside the wood itself.
Signs and what to do
Ants
Most indoor ants are foragers from an outdoor nest; carpenter ants and some others nest inside.
Signs and what to do
Wasps, hornets and yellowjackets
Stinging insects build nests under eaves, in walls, shrubs and in the ground.
Signs and what to do
Spiders and scorpions
Spiders follow the insects they eat; scorpions shelter in walls and yard debris in the Southwest.
Signs and what to do
Fleas and ticks
Fleas build up in carpets and pet bedding; ticks wait in tall grass and leaf litter.
Signs and what to do
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes breed in small pockets of standing water and rest in shady plants.
Signs and what to do
Stink bugs, pantry pests and other bugs
Fall invaders and pantry pests are mostly a nuisance but can build up fast.
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FAQ
Common questions
What is PestGuard?
A pest ID and referral service. Use the pages to figure out what you're seeing, then call and we'll connect you with an independent pest control company that serves your area. We don't do the pest work ourselves.
Is there a charge to call?
No. PestGuard doesn't charge homeowners. You agree any work and terms directly with the pest control company.
Can you identify a bug for me?
Start with the signs on this site. If you're still not sure, call and describe it. The pest pro you're connected with can confirm it, often from a photo.
Do you help with raccoons, squirrels or other wildlife?
No. PestGuard covers insects, spiders, scorpions, mice and rats. Larger animals need a wildlife removal service, which we don't connect.
Are the photos of real pests?
Yes. They're real photographs from Pexels used to help you compare. They don't show a specific company or job.
