Last updated: July 2026
The Short Version
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We only recommend products we believe are effective, safe, and appropriate for the problem being solved. No brand can pay us to write a positive review or place their product higher in a comparison.
Amazon Associates Program
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As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Other Affiliate Programs We Participate In
We also earn commissions through partnerships with the following retailers and networks:
- DoMyOwn — a specialist pest control supplier (via the Awin affiliate network)
All affiliate links on our site are clearly marked with the rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" attributes.
How We Choose Products
Our product selections are based on four factors, in this order of priority:
- Effectiveness — does the product actually solve the problem it’s marketed for? We check user reviews, professional pest control forums, and peer-reviewed research where available.
- Safety and legal compliance — every product must be legal for the intended use in the United States. Products regulated by the EPA, FDA, or state agencies are evaluated against those requirements.
- Value — cost per treated area, product lifespan, and reapplication frequency.
- Availability — products must be available for purchase online by the average US homeowner.
Affiliate commissions do not influence which products we recommend or how we rank them. If our top pick pays a lower commission than a competitor’s product, our top pick still comes first.
What You Should Know Before You Click
- Prices, availability, and product specifications on retailer sites can change at any time — we make our best effort to keep our reviews current, but always verify current details on the retailer’s page before purchasing.
- Some products (particularly pesticides) are regulated differently in different US states. Check your state’s regulations before using any product mentioned on this site.
- Product reviews on PestsGuide.com are informational only. They are not a substitute for professional pest or wildlife control advice, especially for federally protected species (like woodpeckers under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act) or severe infestations.
Our Editorial Independence
No brand, manufacturer, or retailer has the right to review our content before publication, request changes to a published review, or pay us to remove a negative review. If we receive a product sample for testing, we disclose that specifically in the article where it appears.
If we get a product recommendation wrong, we correct it — publicly, in the article itself, with the correction dated.
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