r/pestcontrol is a subreddit with 104k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses roach, mice, ants, flies, and annoying, and they frequently recommend/review flea treatment, pest control, and caulk.
Welcome! This is a place to ask PRO techs and knowledgeable enthusiasts how to solve pest issues. When posting, clear closeup pics of the BACK of the insect are a must. Please give your location (or country if outside the US). Also, if you already know what pest you have, go to: r/Pest_Management.
All the treatment links are there.
Popular Themes in r/pestcontrol
#1
Advice Requests
: "Can anyone id these flies? Got them all over my apartment."
54 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Pet safe solutions for apartment living"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Moth Anxiety"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/pestcontrol
#1
Roach
: "CockRoach advice"
14 posts
#2
Mice
: "Found a white-footed mouse in my outdoor utility closet. Is this a one off or a sign of a real issue?"
13 posts
#3
Ants
: "What kind of Ants are in my living room?"
12 posts
#4
Flies
: "Can anyone id these Flies? Got them all over my apartment."
9 posts
#5
Annoying
8 posts
#6
Roaches
7 posts
#7
Fleas
4 posts
#8
Cockroaches
3 posts
#9
Bugs
3 posts
#10
Worms
: "Found Worms that looks like this in my bathroom and swimming pool. How to get rid of them?"
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/pestcontrol
Flea Treatment
9 reviews
#1
Talstar
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Seresto
1.0★ from 1 review
#3
Talstar Xtra
4.0★ from 1 review
Pest Control
4 reviews
#1
Precor 2000 Plus
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Precor
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Suspend
4.0★ from 1 review
Caulk
2 reviews
#1
Advion
3.0★ from 1 review
#2
Alpine
3.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/pestcontrol
#1
Identification
: "What is this from ??"
34 posts
#2
General Question
: "Advice needed please - UK"
18 posts
#3
Roaches
: "Pet safe solutions for apartment living"
13 posts
#4
Unanswered
: "Bat Capturing"
7 posts
#5
Chemicals
: "Moved to Mosquito Treatment"
2 posts
#6
Satire
: "Ants loving the borax"
1 post
Member Growth in r/pestcontrol
Yearly
+25k members(31.5%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026