How to choose pest control by pest
The quickest way to the right product is to start with the pest, not the product. Identify what you are dealing with from droppings, gnaw marks, insect trails or damage, then decide where you will use the product and whether children or pets can reach that spot. The table matches the main pest groups in this collection with suitable product types.
| Pest | Typical signs | Product types in this collection | Indoor/outdoor | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mice and rats | Droppings, gnaw marks, scratching at night | Snap, live-catch and electronic traps, bait stations, scent and ultrasonic repellers | Mainly indoor, shed and garage | €3.25 |
| Ants, cockroaches and other crawling insects | Ant trails, insects behind appliances or at night | Bait boxes, powders, sprays, glue traps and monitors | Indoor and outdoor | €0.65 |
| Flies, wasps and garden insects | Insects at windows, in the kitchen, on the terrace or in fruit trees | Fly papers, window stickers, wasp traps, codling and plum moth traps | Indoor and outdoor | €1.45 |
| Moths and bed bugs | Holes in clothing, larvae in cupboards, bites, dark spots on mattresses | Moth traps, moth killer strips and spray, bed bug traps and monitors | Indoor | €6.45 |
| Birds | Pigeons on balconies, ledges and roofs | Electronic bird and pigeon repellers | Outdoor | €24.95 |
| Moles and garden animals | Molehills, cats or other animals in borders | Ultrasonic garden repellers and mole repellers | Outdoor | €37.95 |
Mice and rats
For a few mice, reusable snap traps such as the Victor Easy Set are a simple start. Live-catch traps like the Pest-Stop Trip Trap suit people who prefer to release mice, while electronic traps from Protect Home and Pest-Stop are battery-powered and enclosed. Bait in a closed bait station, for example COMPO Barrière Radikal, is meant for larger infestations. For rats, always choose rat-size products such as the Protect Home Electronic Rat Trap.
- Place traps along walls and behind appliances, where rodents run.
- Close gaps with steel wool or barrier foam to stop new visitors.
Ants and other crawling insects
Ants are best tackled with bait boxes such as the COMPO Ant Lockbox, which workers carry back to the nest, or with Protect Garden Fastion KO powder and liquid outdoors. Sprays such as COMPO K.O. Crawling Insect Spray act on insects you can reach. Glue traps and monitors from Catchmaster, Catch Expert and Green Protect help with cockroaches, silverfish and spiders, and show where activity is highest.
Flying insects, moths and bed bugs
Fly papers and window stickers from Pest-Stop and Green Protect catch flies without spraying, and the Weitech Wazzzpaway is aimed at wasps. In the fruit garden, Green Protect codling moth and plum moth traps help you monitor and reduce these pests. For clothes moths choose Zero In strips, spray or moth balls. Bed bug traps and monitors help you detect an infestation early, but a heavy one usually needs a professional.
Birds, moles and garden animals
Birds and moles may be protected, so the products here deter rather than harm. Weitech bird and pigeon repellers make balconies and ledges less attractive, and the Weitech Garden Protector range uses ultrasound against cats and other visitors. Ultrasound does not pass through walls, furniture or dense hedges, results vary per animal, and pet rodents and rabbits may hear it.
Safe use
- Always read the label and product information before use: baits, insecticides and sprays are biocides.
- Keep all products out of reach of children and pets, and use rodent bait only in closed bait stations.
- Combine products with prevention: store food in closed containers, seal cracks and remove standing water.
Frequently asked questions
Which pest control product do I need?
Start by identifying the pest. For mice and rats, choose traps, bait stations or repellers. For ants, bait boxes or powder work best, for flies use fly papers or window stickers, and for clothes moths use moth traps or strips. Birds, moles and other garden animals call for repellers that deter them rather than harm them.
How do I get rid of insects in my house?
Combine prevention with a targeted product. Clean up food remains, store food in closed containers, seal cracks and empty standing water. Then use bait boxes for ants, glue traps for cockroaches and silverfish, fly papers for flies and traps or strips for moths. Use insect sprays only where needed and always read the label first.
Are there humane pest control products?
Yes. Live-catch mouse traps let you release mice away from your home, while scent repellers, barrier foam and steel wool help keep rodents out. Electronic and ultrasonic repellers deter birds and garden animals without harming them, although results vary. Check live-catch traps at least once a day so that caught animals are not left inside for long.
How can I catch flies without spraying?
Fly papers and window fly stickers catch flies passively, without any spray. Hang fly papers near light sources and where flies gather, away from where people walk, and stick window stickers in the corners of the window pane. Replace them when they are full or no longer sticky, and remove food waste that attracts flies in the first place.
How fast will my pest control order arrive?
Orders placed before 16:00 CET on working days ship the same day. Delivery takes 1 to 2 working days in the Netherlands and 2 to 4 working days in Germany. Shipping is free in both countries on orders from €39.99, otherwise it costs €5.95, and you can return items within 30 days.