Test Your Pest Control Instincts
Handle it yourself or call a pest control professional? Make the right call.
*Purpose: The objective of this quiz is educational. It focuses on understanding when professional pest control intervention is appropriate according to standard pest control practices and everyday reasoning. Calling a professional is not always required, but in certain cases, it is clearly the preferred option.
About This Pest Control & Bug Quiz
This interactive pest control and bug quiz is designed to test real-life decision making.
In each scenario, you must decide whether a bug or pest should be left alone or whether
it requires professional pest control intervention.
The quiz covers common household pests, insects found in gardens, stored-product pests,
and species that are often misunderstood. Some insects are harmless or even beneficial,
while others indicate a real infestation problem.
By completing this pest quiz, you will get a score from 0 to 100 and a skill level,
ranging from Unprepared & DIY awareness to Field Expert. The goal is not speed alone, but making
the right call under pressure.