Homeowner unable to eliminate rat infestation despite multiple DIY exclusion and trapping attempts, now seeking professional pest control but worried about cost.

Workarounds Described

• filled holes with wire wool, filler, expanding foam, stones, wood
• used bait box and traps but nothing touched them
• removed all accessible food
• swept up dirt pile but did not identify source

Implied Software Gaps

• A guided pest exclusion planner with material recommendations for thatched roofs and old houses
• A pest behavior tracking tool to log sightings and trap activity to identify patterns
• A pre-booking service with transparent pricing for pest control visits

PestSolve Home

PestSolve Home is a mobile app that guides homeowners through a step-by-step pest control process, from identification to exclusion. It uses AI to analyze photos of droppings and damage, provides tailored exclusion checklists, and connects users to vetted local pest control pros with transparent pricing. Unlike generic DIY advice, it adapts to the user's specific pest, property type (e.g., thatched roof), and budget.

Existing Solutions Mentioned