PestProof Team 
You open a cupboard and something small and silver darts across the shelf and disappears into a crack before you can even register what it was. Silverfish. They’re one of the most common household pests in both the USA and Australia — yet most homeowners know almost nothing about them. They don’t bite. They don’t … Read more
Summer is Coming. So Are the Pests. Every year it follows the same pattern. The weather warms up. People open their windows. Fire up the barbecue. Spend more time in the garden. And then the pests arrive. Ants in the kitchen. Mosquitoes on the deck. Flies everywhere. Wasps building nests under the eaves. Summer is … Read more
Mold Doesn’t Announce Itself It starts as a small dark patch in the corner of your bathroom. Easy to ignore. Easy to wipe over. Then it spreads. Before long it’s behind your tiles, inside your walls, and affecting the air quality of your entire home. Mold is one of the most common and most underestimated … Read more
Those Tiny Moths Around Your Sink Aren’t Moths You’ve probably noticed them — tiny winged insects hovering around your kitchen sink or bathroom drain. They look like miniature moths. They move slowly and seem to appear from nowhere. They’re drain flies. And unlike most pest problems, they’re not coming in from outside. They’re breeding inside … Read more
The Best Pest Control is the Kind You Never Need Here’s something most pest control companies won’t tell you: the single most effective thing you can do to protect your home from pests costs less than $20 and takes an afternoon. Sealing your home. Not spraying. Not baiting. Not calling anyone. Just systematically closing off … Read more
Introduction Best ant killers are searched by millions of homeowners every year — and for good reason. Ants are one of the most common household pests in both the USA and Australia, and finding a product that actually works can feel overwhelming with so many options available. We tested the most popular ant killers on … Read more
Introduction Finding the best cockroach killer is essential for any homeowner dealing with these resilient pests. Cockroaches are among the hardest insects to eliminate — they hide in walls, breed rapidly, and can develop resistance to common pesticides. We tested the most popular cockroach killers available and ranked them so you can choose the right … Read more
How to get rid of bed bugs is one of the most stressful pest problems a homeowner can face. Bed bugs are small, resilient, and incredibly good at hiding. But with the right approach you can eliminate them completely without spending thousands on professional treatment. This step by step guide will show you exactly what … Read more
Introduction How to get rid of mosquitoes is one of the most searched pest control questions every summer — and for good reason. Mosquitoes don’t just ruin outdoor enjoyment, they carry serious diseases including West Nile Virus in the USA and Ross River Virus in Australia. This guide covers everything you need to eliminate mosquitoes … Read more
Introduction Spiders and wasps are two of the most common household pest complaints from homeowners across the USA and Australia. While most spiders are harmless and wasps play an important role in the ecosystem, neither are welcome inside your home. This guide covers everything you need to know to keep both out safely and permanently. … Read more