Inspect before collection
Look at seams, folds, joints and the underside where accessible. Ask about the item's history and whether it has been stored with other furniture. Dark marks or an unfamiliar insect should prompt identification rather than an immediate assumption.
Avoid spreading a suspected problem
If concerns arise after delivery, keep the item in place and seek inspection advice instead of moving it repeatedly between rooms. Do not abandon suspected infested furniture in a communal corridor. Discuss safe handling and disposal arrangements if needed, particularly in shared Edinburgh buildings where other residents could be affected.
Consider transport and storage
Ask where the furniture was kept before collection and whether covers or packaging conceal seams. If you are unsure about evidence, pause before bringing it inside and seek identification advice. The decision is easier before an item has been assembled and moved among other belongings.
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.