About PestsGuide
PestsGuide is a DIY pest control resource built for American homeowners. Our goal is simple: help you identify pest problems early, choose the right products, and solve them yourself — without overpaying for professional services you may not need.
Every guide on this site is written with one question in mind: what would actually help a homeowner dealing with this problem right now?
About the Author
My name is Vil Malinoshevskij. I have been working in pest control and home protection for over 15 years. My interest in the field started early — growing up, I watched pests cause real damage to homes and property, and I wanted to understand how to stop them.
After graduating in 2006, I moved into practical pest control work. Over the years, I have dealt with termite infestations, rodent problems, insect damage, and everything in between — in homes across different regions of the United States.
I started PestsGuide because I kept seeing the same pattern: homeowners spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on treatments they did not need, or using the wrong products because they could not find clear, honest information.
This site is my attempt to fix that.
What You Will Find Here
PestsGuide covers the most common household pests in the US — termites, mice, ants, crickets, roaches, and more. For each pest, we provide:
- identification guides with photos and signs of infestation;
- honest product reviews and comparisons of the best DIY treatments;
- step-by-step guides for spot treatment, prevention, and long-term protection;
- clear advice on when DIY is enough — and when to call a professional.
Our Editorial Standards
All product recommendations on PestsGuide are based on research, real-world effectiveness, and reader feedback. We only recommend products that are widely available, properly tested, and suited to DIY use.
Some pages contain affiliate links to Amazon. If you purchase a product through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site running and the content free.
We never recommend a product solely because of a commission. Our goal is to give you the most useful, honest advice possible — so you can make the right call for your home.
Get in Touch
Have a question about a pest problem or a product? Use our contact page — we read every message and do our best to respond.