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. 1. What did you find?
  2. 2. Describe it
  3. 3. Likely pest

It’s likely to be…

Likely match

Mice

Small, pointed droppings in cupboards are typical of house mice.

Check these features

  • Small: body about 6–10 cm plus a similar-length tail.
  • Large ears and small feet relative to a young rat.
  • Droppings: roughly 3–6 mm, rod-shaped with pointed ends, often scattered in large numbers.

Read about mice

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Describe it in your own words

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