Start with the signs
Where did you see it? When did it start? A few notes and a photo give the conversation a useful starting point.
BUFFALO & WESTERN NEW YORK
Your home.
Your peace of mind.
Not their place.
Uninvited guests? Start with a little clarity. Understand what you’re seeing, know what to do next, and feel ready to talk to a pest professional.
Independent advice. Practical next steps. No scare tactics.
A LITTLE PREVENTION GOES A LONG WAYMake home feel
like home again.
Illustrative homelike home again.
Made for Western New York homesPrevention comes firstYou choose your professional
START WITH WHAT YOU SEE
Small signs.
Clear next steps.
You don’t need to know all the answers.
Start with the closest match to what’s happening at home.
01SCRATCHING & DROPPINGS
Mice & rats
Sounds in the walls, chewed packaging, or signs along the baseboards.
Read the guide02TRAILS & REPEAT VISITORS
Ants
A kitchen trail or recurring visitors near doors, sinks, and windows.
Read the guide03BEDROOM & FURNITURE
Bed bugs
Suspected bugs or marks around mattress seams and resting areas.
Read the guide04NESTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Bees & wasps
Flying insects gathering around an eave, wall opening, or yard.
Read the guide05KITCHENS & HIDDEN SPACES
Cockroaches
Insects appearing around appliances, cabinets, or utility spaces.
Read the guide06WINDOWS & SEASONAL VISITORS
Occasional invaders
Stink bugs, boxelder bugs, and other insects turning up indoors.
Read the guideNot sure what you’ve found? Take a clear photo from a safe distance and ask for identification before choosing a treatment.
A HOME FOR EVERY SEASON
A few small habits.
A less inviting home
for pests.
Make prevention part of your home routine. Pick a season for a short, manageable checklist.
Learn about prevention-first pest managementYOUR FALL WALK-AROUND
Close the invitation.
- Inspect door sweeps and accessible gaps around utility lines.
- Check window screens before insects gather indoors.
- Keep stored food and birdseed in closed containers.
- Record signs of activity before scheduling an inspection.
General home-care checklist; adapt it to your property.
LESS GUESSWORK, MORE CONFIDENCE
From “what is that?”
to a sensible plan.
Make your request clear
Use our planner to put the details in one place, along with the questions worth asking before treatment.
Compare the actual plan
Verify registration, request a written scope, and compare preparation, follow-up, and exclusions—not just price.
A BETTER FIRST CONVERSATION
Tell the story.
Skip the guesswork.
Build a short summary to copy or download and share with a professional you choose.
No name, phone number, or email needed. This tool stays in your browser and does not send a service request.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION
Your request summary
Nothing has been sent. Share this summary with a professional you choose.
Check NYS business registrationROOTED IN WESTERN NEW YORK
Good guidance,
close to home.
For homeowners and renters in Buffalo and the surrounding communities. From a shared apartment to a house with a porch, start with your building’s actual conditions.
These are the communities this guide is written for, not a contractor’s guaranteed service area.
01Buffalo
02Amherst & Williamsville
03Cheektowaga
04Tonawanda & Kenmore
05West Seneca
06Hamburg & Orchard Park
A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING
Before you
make the call.
Are you a pest-control company?
No. Buffalo Pest Guide is an independent information resource. We do not provide inspections or treatment, dispatch contractors, or take bookings. The request planner creates a summary for you to use.
How much will pest control cost?
An actual quote depends on identification, the affected area, access, treatment method, and follow-up. Ask for an itemized written scope. We do not display invented local prices or promise a fixed rate.
How can I check a professional’s credentials?
Use New York’s pesticide administration database to look up businesses and applicators. Confirm that the business details match the company giving you a quote.
I rent my home. Where should I start?
Document what you are seeing and notify your property manager. Ask how inspection, preparation, and any work in shared spaces will be coordinated. Responsibilities depend on the circumstances; this guide does not give legal advice.
Will the planner send my information anywhere?
No. It creates text in your browser without saving it to a server. You decide whether to copy, download, or share it. Closing or reloading the page clears the planner.
Informed by Cornell Integrated Pest Management and the NYS pesticide registration database. Independent of both organizations. Sources checked September 29, 2026.