Top 10 House Pests

Do you want to know which are the most common pests found around the home?

Take a look at Rentokil's list of the Top 10 Pests most commonly found in Thailand properties.

Rentokil are the experts in pest control. Our professional services protect your home and family from the wily ways of pests. For the ultimate peace of mind, find out more about our Year Round Protection Plan, which gives you absolute protection.

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Termites

1 in 4 Thailand homes will have termites in their lifetime! They are Thailand's most destructive pests that creates costly repair damages and it's not covered by most home insurance
policies!

Cockroaches

Cockroaches like to live in warm homes, kitchens and wall cavities. They often come out after dark, feeding on any type of food and they may carry diseases. If you see one in the day time, chances are your home are severely infested.

Ants

Ants enter houses in search of food. Ant nests are often located on lawns, in warm, dry soil and under paving - look for finely powdered soil. Ant control services are available from Rentokil to treat ant problems.

Rats

Black Rats are the most common in Thailand. Signs of infestation include droppings, smear marks and teeth marks on electric cables, which can be a fire hazard. Rats are also known to spread diseases.

Mice

House mice are active all year, nesting in warm, quiet places like lofts or cavity walls. They constantly gnaw, damaging furnishings & chewing packaging to access food. Mice are known to spread disease.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are transmit pathogenic viruses, bacteria and parasites that can produce serious illness in
humans such as
malaria, dengue and
zika fever.

Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and Ticks are a common problem in homes especially for those with cats or dogs. They are also frequently found when moving into a home that previously had
pets.

Bed Bugs

Contrary to their name, bed bugs can be found in cracks & crevices. They feed on human blood & are very difficult to control as they spread quickly. Professional services are recommended to get rid of bed bugs in your home.

Flies

Whether they’re bluebottles or fruit flies, these pests can carry a wide range of diseases including food poisoning bacteria.

Spiders

Thailand has the world’s most deadly spiders, although they can be beneficial around the home in keeping flies and mosquitoes to a minimum. Nevertheless, you don't want them near your home or family if they pose a risk.