Thorough documentation drives repeat business and builds trust. Log every pest found, every treatment applied, and every condition observed — accurate codes mean better follow-up and more upsell opportunities.

🐝 Flying & Stinging Insects 8 codes
BFH
Bald Faced Hornet Nest treated; return in 1–2 days to remove
CAB
Carpenter Bees Nest treated; males don't sting, females rarely do
WAS
Paper Wasp Open-comb nests under eaves/overhangs
WA
Wasps
YEL
Yellowjackets Ground or wall nests; aggressive defenders
MD
Mud Daubers Tube-shaped mud nests; rarely sting
NF
Nests Found Insect nests located on property
WB
Webs Spider or insect webs noted
🐜 Crawling Insects & Arachnids 22 codes
CAN
Carpenter Ants Treated; activity should subside within 2 weeks
PAN
Pavement Ant
BE
Boxelder Bugs Found in landscape / on home
BOX
Boxelder Bugs (treated) Near boxelder trees; removal may be needed
CAR
Carpet Beetles Vacuum thoroughly; re-treat if present after 14 days
CEN
Centipedes
CLO
Clover Mites Tiny red mites; call if present after 10–14 days
CRI
Crickets Call after 14 days if still present
EAR
Earwigs
FLE
Fleas Vacuum after treatment is critical
FLO
Flour Beetles
GER
German Cockroach
QRI
Oriental Roaches
WOO
Woods Roach
IMM
Indian Meal Moth
LAB
Lady Beetles
MIL
Millipedes
SIL
Silverfish
SI
Spiders
SPI
Spiders (alternate)
SPR
Springtails
STK
Stink Bugs
🦠 Outdoor & Biting Pests 4 codes
TIC
Ticks
M12
Mosquitoes
DRA
Drain Flies Clean drains thoroughly for full control
FIR
Firewood Firewood storage attracting pests
🐁 Rodents & Wildlife 2 codes
MIC
Mice
RAT
Rats
💧 Moisture & Breeding Site Observations 8 codes
MO7
Bird Bath Change water regularly to prevent mosquito breeding
MO6
Containers Standing water in pots, tires, toys, etc.
MO1
Gutters Clogged gutters holding standing water
MO4
Pool Pool cover or untreated pool holding water
MO5
Trash Cans Lids off or standing water collecting
MO3
Under Deck Moisture under deck attracting pests
M08
Overgrown Trees / Shrubs Vegetation providing harborage for pests
TRI
Trim Back Trees & Shrubs Vegetation touching home creates pest bridges
📋 Customer Action & Home Repairs 3 codes
DOO
Repair Door Sweeps Gaps under doors allowing pest entry
RWS
Repair Window Screens Torn or missing screens allowing pest entry
VAC
Vacuuming After Flea Treatment Critical for flea control success
📝 Miscellaneous 2 codes
DO
Dog Out
VH
Very Hot / Dry Day
💰 Pest Control Upsells 18 codes
AME
American Roach
UAN
Ants
UBE
Boxelder Bugs
CHC
Chimney Cap Recommend cap to prevent pest entry
DAT
Driveway Ants
EXC
Exclusion Seal entry points to prevent pest access
GAB
Gable Vent Screen or seal gable vents
GUO
Guano on Porch Bat or bird droppings; investigate entry
MO
Moles Present Subsurface tunneling in lawn
UMO
Mosquito Control
PPC
Perimeter Pest Control
PEX
Pest Card
RIT
Ridge Vent
RRT
Roof Return
ROF
Roof Vent
SOF
Soffit
UTI
Ticks
VOL
Voles Surface tunneling; lawn damage
🏠 Structural Entry Points 1 code
VEN
Vents Unsealed vents providing pest access
Inspect → Treat → Document → Follow Up
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