Pest identification
Identify a pest
Answer two quick questions and PestMan will suggest what you’re likely dealing with — and what to read next.
- 1. What did you find?
- 2. Describe it
- 3. Likely pest
It’s likely to be…
Likely match
Fleas
Ankle bites and jumping insects, particularly with pets, point to fleas.
Check these features
- Adults 1–3 mm, dark reddish-brown, flattened side to side.
- Jump powerfully; no wings.
- Flea "dirt" (digested blood) looks like black specks that turn red on damp paper.
Describe it in your own words
Try something like “tiny brown bugs in the pantry” — PestMan will search its answers for a match.