Identify Bugs, Bites & Get Rid of Household Pests
Pictures and plain-English guides to identify the bug or bite in front of you, understand what it means, and choose a treatment that works, with real cost ranges when you need a professional.
Identify a bug
Fall & winter pests
Identify a bite
Get rid of pests
Our guides are based on university extension services, the EPA, CDC and medical sources, which we link at the end of each article. They are general information, not medical or professional advice. About Pestbugs
Bed Bugs
DUST MITES
Dust Mite Bites: Do Dust Mites Bite? Pictures, Allergy Rash &...
Dust mites don't bite. They have no mouthparts for piercing skin and feed on flakes of dead skin, not blood. What people call dust...
How to Get Rid of Dust Mites: 9 Methods That Work
How to get rid of dust mites in bedding, mattresses, carpet and furniture: nine methods that work, what works less well, and treating dust mite allergy.
TERMITE CONTROL
Subterranean Termites: Pictures, Signs, Treatment & Cost
How to identify subterranean termites, common species, signs of infestation, treatment options and costs, what doesn't work, and prevention.
Flying Termites (Swarmers): Pictures, What They Mean & What to Do
Flying termites in your house? Pictures, how to tell swarmers from flying ants, what a swarm means, swarm seasons and how to get rid of the colony.
Termite Droppings (Frass): What They Look Like, Pictures & What to...
Termite droppings, called frass, are tiny pellets about 1 mm long that look like coffee grounds or coarse ground pepper. They range from light...
