Saw a pest. Now what?

Use our free identify tool — four questions about where, size, body shape, and evidence. You’ll get a ranked shortlist in about a minute.

Many one-time residential visits land between $100 and $600. Monthly plans often run $40–$75 per visit. See the cost guide for pest-specific ranges.

It depends on the species and how far it’s spread. Run the DIY vs pro check — two of the common outcomes are “keep your money.”

Early one-room cases can respond to gel bait and moisture fixes. Daylight sightings, a second room, or shared walls usually need a licensed pro.

Typical nest removal often falls around $300–$700. Yellow jackets and hard-to-reach nests are usually higher.

Mud tubes on the foundation, discarded wings of equal length indoors, or hollow-sounding wood. Subterranean termites are a call-a-pro situation — don’t wait.

Licensed providers use EPA-approved products and label directions. Keep pets secured during treatment and ask which products they’ll use before they start.

No. When you call, you reach a licensed third-party provider. That referral can pay us — DIY guidance stays on the page either way.