Pest Path
See how pests get into your home
Choose your home type and a pest. Watch where it comes in, how it spreads from room to room — then switch to “How we treat it” to see it cleared. Tap any room for what to check there.
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- EntryDay 1
- Settling inWeek 1
- SpreadingWeek 3
- Full infestationWeek 6
Entry (Day 1)
A few slip in through a drain line, a pipe gap or a delivery box.
This is an illustrated model. Real spread depends on your building, the season and how the home is used, so timelines and room order will differ. The only way to know what's in your home is an inspection.
Pest guide
How each pest gets in — and what to look for
Cockroaches
How it gets in: Through sewer and drain lines, gaps around kitchen pipes, and inside grocery cartons and delivery boxes.
How it spreads: They hide behind cabinets and appliances, then travel along pipes, wall gaps and cable holes to other rooms at night.
Signs: Droppings that look like coffee grounds or pepper; Oily, musty smell in cupboards; Egg cases behind appliances; Live ones in daylight.
Treatment: Gel baiting in hiding spots, crack-and-crevice treatment, and sealing pipe gaps so they cannot come back.
See it in 3D →Termites
How it gets in: Subterranean termites rise from the soil through foundation cracks, expansion joints and gaps around pipes at ground level.
How it spreads: They build mud tubes along walls and eat wood and paper from the inside. Door frames, wardrobes and skirting go first, then upper floors.
Signs: Thin mud tubes on walls or skirting; Wood that sounds hollow when tapped; Bubbling paint or fine sawdust; Discarded wings near windows.
Treatment: An anti-termite soil barrier, drill-and-inject treatment along wall bases, and treatment of affected wood.
See it in 3D →Bed bugs
How it gets in: They travel on luggage, second-hand furniture, used mattresses and clothes. They do not come from dirt.
How it spreads: They hide in mattress seams, bed frames and behind headboards, then move through skirting, sockets and shared clothes or bags into other rooms.
Signs: Small rust or blood spots on sheets; Itchy bites in a line; Shed skins in seams; A sweet, musty smell.
Treatment: Steam or heat on beds and furniture, residual spray, mattress covers, and a repeat visit to catch new hatchlings.
See it in 3D →Ants
How it gets in: Scouts follow food smells through window gaps, balcony doors and cracks in walls.
How it spreads: The first scout lays a scent trail. Workers repeat the same route, so a single trail turns into many toward food and water.
Signs: Visible trails along walls and floors; Tiny piles of soil or sand; Ants around sweet or greasy spills; Winged ants indoors.
Treatment: Slow-acting bait so workers carry it to the nest, a treated barrier around entry points, and cleaning up the trails.
See it in 3D →Rats and mice
How it gets in: Through gaps under doors, openings around pipes, drains and vents. Mice fit through very small holes.
How it spreads: They run along walls and pipes, use false ceilings, and nest in quiet dark places like store rooms and behind appliances.
Signs: Droppings near food or along walls; Gnaw marks on packaging or wires; Scratching sounds at night; Greasy rub marks on walls.
Treatment: Sealing the entry gaps, bait stations and traps placed along their routes, and clearing food and clutter.
See it in 3D →Mosquitoes
How it gets in: They breed in standing water such as plant trays, coolers, water tanks and blocked drains, then enter through open windows and balcony doors.
How it spreads: They rest under beds, behind curtains and in bathrooms. Any small pool of water indoors can start a new generation.
Signs: Bites at night, dawn or dusk; Wriggling larvae in standing water; Buzzing near ankles and under furniture; Damp corners and clogged drains.
Treatment: Removing or treating standing water, residual spray in resting spots, fogging where needed, and fitting window screens.
See it in 3D →Spotted one of these signs?
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