Pest extermination service (Burns) has been spraying for months but roaches persist, tenant has no evidence of dead roaches and suspects treatment is ineffective.

Current exterminator claims spray drives roaches out but never kills them; tenant cannot prove ongoing infestation to justify continued service.

Severity

5Critical

Willingness to Pay

explicit

Added

May 8, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses sticky traps to capture roaches as proof for exterminator
takes photos of roaches with phone to show exterminator
sprays everything with Raid and steams furniture
does weekly checks of all furniture and drawers

Implied Software Gaps

Centralized platform to log pest sightings with photo evidence and share with exterminator
Automated service request and follow-up reminders for pest control visits
Dashboard for landlords to monitor treatment progress across units

App Concept

RoachProof Tracker

A mobile app for tenants to log roach sightings with photo evidence, track extermination service visits, and generate compliance reports for landlords and pest control companies. It provides a verifiable history of infestation and treatment effectiveness.

Key Features

Photo and timestamp logging of pest sightings
Service visit calendar with reminders
Digital evidence report exportable for landlord/agency
Treatment effectiveness score based on user reports
Integration with pest control companies for service verification

Target Users: Tenants in apartment complexes dealing with recurring pest infestations, especially those with German roaches

Revenue Model: Freemium: free for tenants; $19/mo per unit for property management companies with premium reporting

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Burns pest extermination spraysticky trapsroach bait

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