Cockroaches
Sightings near kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, warm gaps, or recurring activity in apartments and condos.
Identify before treatment
Not sure what pest you saw?
Upload clear photos through the quote form and describe where the activity is happening. Arthropoda can review the details, explain likely next steps, and let you know whether an inspection is needed.
Photo review
What photos can help review
Photos can often help narrow down the pest type, the likely source of activity, and how urgent the request may be. A final recommendation may still require an in-person inspection.
- Close-up photos of the insect or rodent evidence.
- Photos of droppings, shed skins, nests, damage, or entry points.
- A wider photo showing where the evidence was found.
- Notes about when the activity started and whether it is spreading.
Common categories
Start with the signs you noticed
The right treatment depends on what pest is active, where it is showing up, and whether the problem is isolated or spreading through a building.
Ants and carpenter ants
Trails, recurring kitchen activity, ants near wood, windows, moisture, or sawdust-like material.
Wasps and hornets
Nests near decks, rooflines, sheds, garages, doorways, play areas, or other places people use often.
Mice and rats
Droppings, scratching in walls, gnaw marks, odour, damaged food, or suspected entry holes.
Spiders and crawling insects
Recurring activity around windows, basements, foundations, storage areas, or exterior gaps.
People also ask
Common pest questions
These answers help with the broad questions people search before they know whether they need Pest ID, a quote, or a direct call.
What is the hardest pest to get rid of?
Established cockroach activity, rodent activity, and carpenter ant problems can be harder to resolve because the visible pest is often only part of the issue. Identification, entry points, activity patterns, and property conditions matter.
What are the 4 types of arthropods?
The four major arthropod groups are insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods. In pest control, common arthropod concerns include ants, cockroaches, wasps, hornets, spiders, centipedes, and other crawling insects.
What kills arthropods?
There is no single answer for every arthropod. Effective pest control depends on the pest, location, life stage, moisture, food sources, entry points, and treatment method. Identification should come before random spraying.
What is an arthropod pest?
An arthropod pest is an insect, spider-like pest, or other joint-legged organism that affects a home, building, food area, exterior space, or tenant comfort.
What bug is only alive for 24 hours?
Mayflies are often known for a very short adult life, sometimes around a day. That does not mean household pests live for only 24 hours; many survive much longer depending on species, shelter, food, and moisture.
Do dryer sheets repel bugs?
Dryer sheets are not a reliable pest-control method. Some scents may discourage certain insects briefly, but they do not solve nesting, entry points, food access, moisture, or the source of activity.
Better photos
How to send useful pest photos
Clear photos can reduce back-and-forth and help Arthropoda understand what kind of quote or inspection path makes sense.
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Get one close photo
Keep the pest or evidence in focus. Do not put yourself at risk to get the photo.
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Get one wider photo
Show the surrounding area so the location, entry point, nest, or damage is easier to understand.
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Add context
Include when it started, whether it is spreading, and if the property is a home, apartment, rental, or business.
Questions
Pest identification FAQ
Can Arthropoda identify every pest from a photo?
No. Photos can help with the first review, but some problems need an inspection to confirm the pest, source, and treatment plan.
What if I am not sure whether it is an insect or rodent issue?
Use the quote form and choose "Not sure." Include photos of the evidence and describe where you found it.
Should I clean everything before sending photos?
If it is safe, take photos before cleaning so the evidence is easier to review. For urgent or unsafe situations, call first.
Can I upload photos from my phone?
Yes. The quote form accepts photo uploads from a phone or computer.