What kind of bug is this, and how do I rid my apartment of it? [more inside]
posted by zembla3 on Sep 23, 2009 - 10 answers

I need a recommendation for a reputable exterminator in NYC. [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on Sep 12, 2009 - 1 answer

Help me rid my apartment of ants! [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Jul 29, 2008 - 27 answers

Got mice? I've got mice behind the drywall and I'm trying to figure out an expedient way of snuffing out their lives. [more inside]
posted by jellicle on Nov 6, 2006 - 16 answers

I keep finding live flying bugs in my windows and lights and our house is very tight and doors open only rarely. I can't tell if this is normal springtime bug populations or if I have an infestation in my attic. When is it time to call the exterminator? [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Mar 16, 2006 - 10 answers

I think my home may have termites. Being a new homeowner, I have never dealt with an exterminator before. Any suggestions on who to call first? I've heard some horror stories about exterminators. [more inside]
posted by sharksandwich on Nov 18, 2005 - 10 answers

How unhealthy is it (in terms of residual toxins, etc.) to have an exterminator come around? And are there any realistic alternatives? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by bingo on Sep 5, 2004 - 6 answers

How do I get rid of the teeny ants who are taking over my kitchen? [MI] [more inside]
posted by willpie on Sep 1, 2004 - 9 answers

Carpenter ants. My wife and I are finally winning the war against sugar ants (thanks to a wonderful product called Terro which works better than our $300 exterminator did), but now we have a carpenter ant infestation. The nest (main nest? will there be multiple nests?) is located in some rotten 2x6 boards framing our raised beds in the garden. However, their current ant highway leads to a vent under the house. Any of you Mefites have carpenter ant experience? What worked? What didn't? Do we need a professional? If they're foraging under the house, does that mean they've probably already set up a colony there? I hate ants. I hate them, I hate them, I hate them, I hate them, I hate them.
posted by jdroth on Apr 11, 2004 - 7 answers