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Our comprehensive Pest Guide features pest and insect pictures with names, information, and more. This helpful pest control resource is full of information and facts on common household bugs. You'll discover why pests are attracted to certain rooms, get expert advice on household bug identification, and find pest-proofing tips to keep pests out year-round. Pest control professionals are essential to our modern-day quality of life. Employment opportunities are available for all different types of people and skill sets, from technicians to management positions.

PestWorld.org is the official website of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization committed to the protection of public health, food and property. This site serves as a comprehensive, trusted and factual resource for consumers, media, educators and pest control professionals. Pest control professionals are invited to visit NPMAPestworld.org to access the National Pest Management Association's member website. This site provides timely news, valuable information and access to all NPMA member benefits.

IPM is an abbreviation for Integrated Pest Management. Integrated Pest Management is a process involving common sense and sound solutions for treating and controlling pests. These solutions incorporate three basic techniques: 1) inspection, 2) identification and 3) treatment. IPM is a more holistic approach to pest control, as treatments are based on each individuals' unique needs. Pest professionals do not use a "one size fits all" approach in IPM but rather determine the best option to address your particular pest problem - whether it's sealing cracks, removing a food or water source, or employing product treatments.

To find an NPMA- qualified pest management professional, use our Find a Pest Professional tool located in the right sidebar. Select a licensed professional pest control service in your area.

Whether it's ants in the kitchen, cockroaches in the bathroom or mice in the basement, every home is susceptible to an infestation of common household rodents, bugs and other pests. Unfortunately, once these pests find a way inside, they can pose significant threats to our health, food and property. Being able to locate and properly identify these home invaders is critical when dealing with an infestation or attempting to prevent one from taking hold in the first place. If household bugs are left unchecked, over time they can start to turn your home into theirs, leading to a full-blown infestation.