Pest Identifier
The United Pest identifier narrows down what you are dealing with in under a minute. Tell us where you saw it, whether you saw the pest or only its signs, what the evidence looked like and when it happens — the tool matches your answers to the ten pests most common in Singapore and links you to the right treatment.
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Where did you see it?
Pick the area where the problem is most obvious.
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Pest identification FAQs
How does the pest identifier work?
The pest identifier is a short questionnaire that asks where you saw the problem, whether you saw the pest itself or only signs of it, what the evidence looked like, and when activity happens. Each answer scores the ten pests most common in Singapore homes and businesses, and the tool shows the most likely match with a link to the matching treatment page.
Can I identify a pest from bite marks alone?
Bite patterns narrow the field but rarely confirm a species on their own. Bites in a line or tight cluster on skin exposed during sleep suggest bed bugs; small itchy spots on ankles and lower legs suggest fleas; random single bites suggest mosquitoes. Confirmation still needs physical evidence such as black specks on the mattress, flea dirt in pet fur, or breeding water nearby.
What are the tiny translucent insects in my new flat?
Insects 1–2 mm long, pale and translucent, in kitchen cabinets or wardrobes of a flat under two years old are almost always booklice. They feed on microscopic mould created by moisture still curing out of the cement and carpentry, and usually disappear once indoor humidity is held below 55% RH.
How do I tell termite damage from ordinary wood damage?
Termite damage is internal: the surface looks intact but sounds hollow when tapped, paint blisters in patches, and pencil-width mud tubes run up walls, pillars or skirting. Ordinary water damage stains and softens the surface itself. Mud tubes are the single most reliable termite sign in Singapore.
Is the result from the identifier a diagnosis?
No. The identifier gives a likely match based on the patterns our technicians see most often in Singapore. Species-level confirmation, infestation size and the correct treatment method require a physical inspection by an NEA-licensed technician, which United Pest provides free of charge.
What should I do once I know which pest it is?
Photograph the evidence, avoid spraying retail aerosols on the harbourage area because that scatters cockroaches and bed bugs into new voids, and book an inspection. Call 9222 2278 or WhatsApp the same number with your photos for a same-day assessment across Singapore.