The Pest Guide aims to help readers identify what to investigate before deciding what to do. An article should answer its stated question, distinguish observations from assumptions, and explain when local expertise matters.
Sources and research
Our research process prioritizes university extension publications, government agencies, product labels for the specific product concerned, and original research. Research dossiers inform the writing process; they are not published as finished articles. Each page names the institutions whose publications were consulted, under "Research sources". The names are listed without links. Local agency guidance takes precedence over a general description when the rules or species differ.
AI assistance and review
AI tools assist with research organization, drafting, revision, and illustration. Their output can contain mistakes. The publication is responsible for its editorial choices; AI output is not a substitute for checking evidence. The team byline and the editor's name do not imply that an article received a professional medical or entomological review. No specialist credential or endorsement should be inferred unless it is explicitly documented on the page.
Identification and safety
Descriptions and stylized illustrations are starting points, not a confirmed identification. Bite appearance alone is not a reliable way to identify the animal involved. Articles cannot prescribe care or authorize a pesticide use. Consult the actual product label and the appropriate local professional or public agency.
Dates and changes
The date displayed on a content page reflects the date recorded for that text. Rebuilding the website does not automatically make an old article newly reviewed. If a factual statement is wrong or outdated, report the specific passage through our contact page. The corrections policy sets out what a useful report contains.
Affiliate links and commercial independence
Some pages include a short "Tools mentioned in this guide" box with links to products on Amazon. The Pest Guide is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, The Pest Guide earns from qualifying purchases. The price you pay is the same.
A product appears only on a page whose text already recommends that type of tool, such as interceptor cups on a bed bug page or a hygrometer on a page about humidity. Articles are written first and are not changed to fit a product. A link is not proof that a product suits your situation, and pesticide decisions still depend on the product label and local rules.