Observe without approaching
Note the entry location and whether insects repeatedly use it. Keep away from ladders, loft openings and the flight path. A photograph showing the building location can be more useful than trying to get close to the insects.
Do not block the entrance
Sealing a suspected active nest entrance can redirect activity and complicate treatment. Ask for identification and an assessment of access, especially above doors or windows. Explain any vulnerable occupants and where people need to pass so the technician can plan a suitable response for the site.
A roof photograph can be enough to start
Show the suspected opening in relation to a door, window or gutter rather than approaching for an insect close-up. The contractor needs to understand access and the household route past it. If a photograph cannot be taken safely, a clear description is preferable.
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.