Check the waste area
Look for damaged bin lids, food spilled around the base and rubbish stored in open bags. Keep lids closed and arrange repairs to damaged containers. Avoid moving accumulated waste without suitable precautions if droppings or nesting material are present.
Record the route
Note where the animal came from and where it disappeared. Photographs from a safe distance can help, but do not block a route or put out loose poison. Tell the inspector about sheds, drains and nearby feeding areas so the assessment includes the wider garden rather than only the bins.
Consider collection day
If activity is mainly reported before bin collection, record that pattern. The information may point to storage capacity or a damaged container needing attention. It does not establish the source by itself, but it helps the inspection consider how the waste routine changes through the week.
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.