SERVICE PREPARATION

What to Expect During a Professional Pest Inspection

A useful inspection connects visible evidence to harbourage, access and conditions that support the pest. You can help by preserving evidence, making key areas accessible and explaining when and where activity occurs.

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Before the appointment

Photograph evidence, note times and locations, and avoid cleaning away everything before it can be assessed.

  • Save a specimen safely if possible
  • Clear access to affected areas
  • List products already used
02

During the inspection

The technician may review interior evidence, exterior access, moisture, sanitation, storage and connected spaces.

  • Ask how the pest was identified
  • Discuss children, pets and occupancy
  • Confirm preparation and re-entry instructions
03

After the inspection

You should understand the proposed scope, follow-up, prevention work and what results can realistically be expected.

  • Keep the service report
  • Complete agreed preparation
  • Monitor for the specific evidence discussed

Use evidence, not guesswork.

Photos, specimens, dates and exact locations help distinguish a one-time sighting from an active structural pest problem. Product use must follow the Canadian label and should match the identified pest and site.

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