Infestation Risk Checklist
Check off the conditions that describe your home and get a weighted risk score, band, and prevention steps for whatever you flagged.
Risk level
No risk factors checked — nice work keeping the basics covered.
What the score reflects
Most household pest problems trace back to the same handful of conditions: moisture, easy entry points, food debris, and clutter that doubles as shelter. This checklist weights eight of the most common conditions — moisture issues and exterior gaps carry the heaviest weight, since they matter to the widest range of pests, while smaller factors like an aging woodpile carry less.
The result is a prevention priority list, not a diagnosis. Fixing the highest-weighted items you checked first will generally do the most to reduce risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the score calculated?
Each condition carries a point weight based on how strongly it tends to invite pests — moisture problems and exterior gaps carry the most weight, since they affect the widest range of bugs. Checked conditions sum to a score out of a fixed maximum, then map to a Low, Moderate, High, or Severe band.
I scored High or Severe — what should I do first?
Start with whichever recommendations the tool lists for your checked items, prioritizing moisture control and sealing exterior gaps — those two categories carry the most weight because they matter to the widest range of household pests.
Does this checklist tell me if I already have an infestation?
No — it estimates how inviting your home's conditions are, not whether pests are already present. Pair it with an actual inspection (and the trap-spacing calculator for ongoing monitoring) if you suspect an active problem.
Prevention reference only — sealing, moisture control, and sanitation, no pesticide dosing or application guidance of any kind. For an active infestation, a licensed pest professional can advise on treatment.