We found small brown maggots on our celing/walls this morning. Why, and how do we get rid of them? (NB - do not click if you are eating.) [more inside]
posted by mippy on Sep 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Bats keep showing up either alive or dead in various places in my house. [more inside]
posted by mamaraks on Sep 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Name that infestation! What the hell are these zombie insects and why do they want access to my home? [more inside]
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly on Sep 11, 2009 - 18 answers

We've called the exterminator. But it's Saturday, and the termites are pouring into one room in the house. Are there any short term methods for fighting the infestation? The professionals are coming on Monday, but what can we do before then? [more inside]
posted by dirtmonster on Apr 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Can you help me identify some teeny-tiny bugs that just invaded my kitchen cupboard? This is in the SF Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by apostrophe on Mar 28, 2009 - 11 answers

My garage has been a rat motel for the past year. Now that the rats are gone how do I clean it and make it usable again? [more inside]
posted by phixed on Feb 24, 2009 - 3 answers

I found a bug in my pistachio. :-( [more inside]
posted by granted on Dec 8, 2008 - 25 answers

IKEA Rag Rug nastiness: Has this happened to anyone you know? (Somewhat gross explanation ahead) [more inside]
posted by lottie on Oct 27, 2008 - 12 answers

My roommate brought some bugs along with her when she moved in. How do we get rid of them and protect the food? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Oct 2, 2008 - 14 answers

The upstairs neighbors have bedbugs. My roommate and I really really really don't want them! Are there any preventative measures we can take? Bonus points for non-chemical solutions.
posted by purplefiber on Sep 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Old apartment under insect attack! [more inside]
posted by utsutsu on Jul 9, 2008 - 2 answers

Bed Bugs or Chiggers? Please tell me what I found, so I know if I should be worried. (bonus points if you have experienced both in your life) [more inside]
posted by mrzarquon on Nov 4, 2007 - 13 answers

Ants in the bathroom! [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Oct 6, 2007 - 13 answers

My wife, new baby and I just moved into a house that we love. The one problem is that it has spiders of every type, everywhere, indoors and outdoors. We even have these small spider webs all over our lawn. With the new baby, I am hesitant to go ape with the chemicals. We vaccum regularly, including ceiling corners, closets etc. and have moved vegitation back from the house a bit, though there is a ton of flowers and ornamentals. Any ideas for dealing with the critters without dousing the place in insecticide?
posted by pazoozoo on Jul 15, 2007 - 15 answers

Can you get bedbugs from thrift store clothes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 26, 2007 - 15 answers

Tonight I found this insect on the wall of my apartment. What is it? [more inside]
posted by Caper's Ghost on Jun 12, 2007 - 22 answers

Black widow spiders are coming to get me; what do I do? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Nov 14, 2006 - 14 answers

Help me escape my bed bug hell. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2006 - 18 answers

We definitely have mice in our garage. I'm worried they may be in our attic or our house interior and I need some advice. [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks on Oct 22, 2006 - 14 answers

Who's responsible for a termite infestation? Tenant or landlord? [more inside]
posted by dentata on Sep 3, 2006 - 2 answers

What are some practical measures for minimizing bedbug exposure during domestic (US) hotel stays? [more inside]
posted by macinchik on Aug 9, 2006 - 14 answers

Can bedbugs survive an airplane flight if they hitch a ride in your (checked) luggage? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Aug 9, 2006 - 8 answers

I was heavily bitten by bedbugs over the summer of 2005, and although they're gone, I've grown very anxious about the thought of ever becoming reinfested. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2006 - 9 answers

I am seeking emotional tips to handle dreading the recurrence of a somewhat traumatic event, when it is relatively impossible to predict whether or not said event will actually reoccur. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2005 - 14 answers

Yuck: Our house has a flea infestation. Looking for the best treatment option. [more inside]
posted by kmel on May 27, 2005 - 21 answers

What is a good ratio for vermin sighting to vermin population? If I see one mouse running around in my apartment one evening, how many mice total should I assume I'm deailing with? How about cockroaches? Is there an authoritative source or agreed upon shorthand for this?
posted by finn on Nov 10, 2004 - 11 answers

Attack of the Spider Monsters! What seemed like a normal amount of spiders in my apartment has turned into something more horrible. Since they're all very tiny right now, I'm assuming an egg sac opened up somewhere. ick. I have a small child and two cats. What can I use to get rid of the spiders, that won't harm my family? Besides buying a dozen wooden shoes, and hiring a team of clog dancers.
posted by FunkyHelix on Sep 3, 2004 - 11 answers

Urban raccoon troubles. Help? [more inside]
posted by stonerose on Apr 9, 2004 - 17 answers