Pinpoint the change
The most useful starting point is often the first thing that changed. Perhaps you found droppings in a cupboard that was clear the day before. A sound may come from the same part of the ceiling each night, or insects may keep appearing near one door even after the area has been cleaned.
Tell us what you noticed, exactly where it happened and whether it has occurred again. You do not need to name the pest or work out where it came from before you call. If you took a clear photo, that can also be helpful when the sign is no longer visible.
The visit follows the evidence
The technician will start with the room or part of the property where the sign appeared. They can then inspect other accessible areas that may be relevant to the activity and explain what the checks show.
This keeps the visit focused on the actual concern. A noise in the roof may call for a different inspection path from insects near a kitchen appliance or signs found among stock in a storeroom.
A recommendation you can act on
Once the relevant areas have been checked, we will explain what was found and what is recommended. If treatment is appropriate, you will know what the work involves, where it will take place and whether anything needs to be moved, cleared or made accessible beforehand.
For a homeowner, that may mean simple preparation in the affected room. A property manager may need clear instructions to pass to a tenant. At a business, it may be important to identify the area that needs access before the visit goes ahead. We will also explain what to expect afterwards and whether any follow-up is recommended.
When the concern is termites
If you find live termites or mud-like workings, leave them undisturbed. Do not spray the termites or break the workings open.
A termite inspection allows the technician to check the areas that can be safely accessed for signs of activity and talk you through the findings. We can then discuss suitable treatment or management options for the property.
Ask about pest control in Woodford
Blue Mountains Pest and Termite Control is licensed and insured. Call 0400 822 800 or book online to arrange general pest control or a termite inspection in Woodford. Tell us what changed at the property, and we will organise a suitable time and explain anything you need to know before we attend.