What's That Pest?
Filter by where you're seeing it and what kind of clue it is — or just search. Every answer gives you an honest urgency read, what to do right now, and a link you can share.
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Not sure, or seeing something else? Text a photo to (626) 409-1584 — a licensed operator will tell you what it is, free.
Identifier Questions
Quick Answers.
Can I really identify a pest from a description?
Usually, yes — the clue people notice first (pellets, mud tubes, night noises, a trail) narrows it to one or two likely pests. For a certain answer, text a photo to (626) 409-1584 and a licensed operator will ID it free.
What if what I'm seeing isn't listed here?
Text a photo to (626) 409-1584 or send one through the contact page — free, no obligation. Odd or occasional invaders are common in the SGV and most have simple answers.
Is this a substitute for a professional inspection?
No — it's a starting point. Termite and rodent signs especially deserve eyes-on confirmation, because the visible clue is usually a fraction of what's happening out of sight.
What should I do before help arrives?
Save the evidence: photograph what you found, keep a sample (wings, pellets, the insect itself) in a bag, and avoid spraying — repellents scatter pests and erase the clues that make identification accurate.
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