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Raised soil tunnels and fresh mounds crossing a patchy front lawnEvidence photo
Yard & WildlifeResolved

Raised tunnels and dirt mounds in the lawn: mole or rodent?

The lawn has raised ridges and several soil mounds, but I do not see open burrow holes.

Reviewed Jul 5, 2026
Tiny fuzzy flies resting on bathroom tile beside a sink drainEvidence photo
Identification HelpResolved

Small fuzzy flies around the bathroom sink every morning

The flies rest on the wall near the sink and come back after I clean the counter.

Reviewed Jul 4, 2026
A partly hidden paper wasp nest beneath a weathered deck stepEvidence photo
Identification Help

Paper nest under the deck entrance: safe to remove myself?

There is steady wasp traffic under a deck step near the back door. The entrance is close to where kids walk.

Reviewed Jul 3, 2026
Small larvae in an open flour bag beside webbing on a pantry shelfEvidence photo
Identification HelpResolved

Worms in flour and webbing in pantry corners

I found larvae in a flour bag and webbing near shelf corners. Are these pantry moths?

Reviewed Jul 2, 2026
Stagnant rainwater collected in a plant saucer on a cluttered patioEvidence photo
PreventionResolved

Mosquitoes spike every evening on the patio. What source should I check?

The bites happen around dusk. I emptied a bucket, but the mosquito problem continues.

Reviewed Jul 1, 2026
Small red bumps around a person's ankles on carpet near a pet bedEvidence photo
Bites & HealthResolved

Itchy bites around my ankles after sitting on the carpet: could it be fleas?

Small itchy red bumps appeared around both ankles after I spent time on the living-room carpet near our dog's bed.

Reviewed Jul 21, 2026
Small beetles near the windows and holes in clothing: carpet beetles?Reference image
Identification HelpResolved

Small beetles near the windows and holes in clothing: carpet beetles?

Tiny beetles keep showing up near sunny windows, and I found small holes in stored wool sweaters.

Reviewed Jul 21, 2026
Roaches keep returning in my apartment kitchen after cleaningReference image
PreventionResolved

Roaches keep returning in my apartment kitchen after cleaning

I clean every night, but small roaches still appear near the sink and refrigerator after dark.

Reviewed Jul 21, 2026
Is this termite frass or sawdust under the baseboard?Reference image
Wood DamageResolved

Is this termite frass or sawdust under the baseboard?

A dry pile of tan material keeps collecting under one baseboard. I am not sure if it is sawdust, termite frass, or ant debris.

Reviewed Jul 21, 2026