GUIDES
Pest Control Guides
Understand common pest signs, treatment costs and when to consider professional help.
Pest Control Prices in Hong Kong: the 2026 Cost Guide
As of July 2026, typical market ranges for home pest control in Hong Kong: cockr…
Signs of Termites: a 5-Point Home Checklist (and What Flying Termites Mean)
The five most common signs of termites at home: ① earth-coloured mud tubes along…
Cockroaches in Hong Kong: Natural Remedies, DIY Baits, or a Professional?
Spot the occasional cockroach, and good hygiene plus correctly placed gel bait w…
Bed Bug Bites vs Mosquito Bites: a Practical Comparison (and a 5-Minute Check)
The quickest way to tell them apart: bed bug bites tend to appear in lines or cl…
Wasp Nest in Hong Kong: Who Removes It, and What Not to Do
For nests in public places such as streets and parks, the Food and Environmental…
Booklice in Hong Kong: Identification, Humidity Control and Treatment
Booklice — known locally as 卜泥, also called psocids — are tiny pale insects abou…
A Rat Got In: Check Entry Points and Food Sources
A rat indoors calls for checks of entry points and conditions that may attract i…
Mould at Home — Who's Responsible? Start by Working Out Which Situation You're In
There's no single answer to who's responsible for mould in a rented Hong Kong fl…
Choosing a Pest Control Company in Hong Kong: Learn to Verify, Not Just to Ask Around
Hong Kong has no mandatory licensing scheme for pest control operators — regulat…
How Bed Bugs Get In: Luggage, Second-Hand Items and Shared Spaces
Bed bugs can't fly, can't jump, and don't travel far on their own — so almost ev…
Hong Kong's Pest Calendar: Every Pest Has a Season — Get Ahead of It
Hong Kong's pest problems broadly track the weather: the spring damp period (rou…
Moving Into a Hong Kong Flat? Do This 30-Minute Check Before You Unpack
The best time to find a pest or damp problem is before you unpack. Thirty minute…
Do Natural Remedies Actually Work? It Depends Entirely on the Pest
DIY tends to work best for prevention and early, small-scale problems. Practical…
Landlord or Tenant — Who's Responsible for Pest Control?
Responsibility for pests inside a private flat mainly comes down to what your te…
Building Pest Complaints: Management Office, FEHD, or 1823?
It depends on location: pests in a public space like a street or park can be rep…
Neighbour's Flat Has a Pest Problem — What Can I Do?
You have no power to force a neighbour to treat their own flat — that's their pr…
Pests in a Subdivided Flat — Who's on the Hook, and Why It Depends on Your Tenancy
Responsibility for pests in a subdivided flat depends on the specific tenancy ch…
Restaurant Licences and Pests: What to Have Ready Before an Inspection
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) licenses food premises in H…
Pest Control Records for Food Premises: What a Useful Record Contains
Pest control is generally treated as part of a restaurant's hygiene management, …
A Pest-Prevention Calendar for Hong Kong Food Premises
Cockroach and rodent risk is a year-round baseline for any restaurant — food, wa…
Preparing Your Hong Kong Home for Mould Season: A November Checklist
Hong Kong's mould season generally peaks around February to April, during 回南天 ("…
Wasp, Bee or Carpenter Bee? A Hong Kong Identification Guide
Most flying stinging insects around Hong Kong homes fall into three groups. Wasp…
What Mould Removal Actually Costs in Hong Kong
There's no single number for mould removal in Hong Kong, because a real quote co…
How to Choose a Termite Company in Hong Kong: Method, Report, Warranty
Termite treatment is one of the highest-ticket residential pest jobs, so choosin…