r/pestcontrol is a subreddit with 103k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses ants, roach, roaches, mice, and flies, 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
: "what type of fly is this and what could cause them to show up?"
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "May I have an ID please? Termites?"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "fruit flies making me crazy"
7 posts
Popular Topics in r/pestcontrol
#1
Ants
: "Is this termites or Ants or other"
22 posts
#2
Roach
: "Roach ID"
22 posts
#3
Roaches
: "Need advice for ridding my life of Roaches"
16 posts
#4
Mice
: "Mice and a Rat?"
15 posts
#5
Flies
: "White Flies - nuclear options?"
9 posts
#6
Bug
: "I hate them, but they are also entertaining"
9 posts
#7
Mouse
: "We live in a rural area. For the last several years I have put out these Mouse bait stations. Recently, over a couple of weeks, all of my stations have been destroyed in a similar way. I found each about 30-40 yards from where it was placed. What do you think is doing it?"
8 posts
#8
Annoying
8 posts
#9
Fleas
: "Flea infestation and my parent is knowingly not helping"
6 posts
#10
Id
: "Id"
6 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
: "Can i please get help identifying this cockroach Northern California found in bathroom"
40 posts
#2
General Question
: "Is this bootleg advion?"
21 posts
#3
Unanswered
: "What ant is this"
12 posts
#4
Roaches
: "Roach identification"
9 posts
#5
Chemicals
: "Help! Baby toys sprayed"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/pestcontrol
Yearly
+25k members(32.3%)
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Last updated: July 23, 2026