Review attractants
Keep food waste in secure containers and review pet food left outside. Clear avoidable food spills and discuss the safety of outdoor animals with an appropriate adviser. Do not approach, feed or attempt to corner a fox.
Describe the actual concern
Record repeated visits and explain what is being affected, such as stored food, animal housing or access to a particular area. Ask for a site assessment if practical changes are insufficient. Recommendations should be proportionate to the evidence and suitable for the setting, without assuming every sighting is an infestation.
Consider shared boundaries
If the same concern affects adjoining gardens, coordinated information may be useful. Share observations without encouraging neighbours to attempt their own control methods. A site assessment can then distinguish food access, routine animal movement and a specific problem that needs further specialist attention.
Help for your property
Rapid Response Pest Control covers Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Tell us your postcode, what you have noticed and which areas are affected so we can discuss a suitable inspection.
Call 0131 440 3263Or email pestcontrolrapidresponse@gmail.com with your enquiry.