Home Pest Inspection Checklist

Work through each room, checking only safely visible areas without dismantling equipment. Tick suspicious signs and photograph their location for further assessment.

KitchenUnder the sink and around drains: persistent damp, cockroach activitySafely visible areas near the fridge and oven: insects or droppingsCupboard joints and hinges: dark speck-like droppingsRice, noodles and dry goods: boreholes or small insects in packagingSkirting and cabinet bases: rodent droppings (black, rice-grain shaped)

BathroomFloor drains: cockroaches emerging at night (switch the light on suddenly)Silicone seals and tile joints: spreading black mould spotsCeiling and walls: water stains or seepage marks

BedroomMattress seams on all four sides: black spots (bed bug droppings) or blood marksBed-frame joints and behind the headboard: pale egg casings or shed skinsWardrobe back panel against the wall: mould spots or swelling from damp

Windows and living roomWindow sills and frames: discarded insect wings; record their appearanceSkirting and door frames: mud-coloured tube trails (termite tunnels)Wooden flooring: hollow sound when stepped onCables and furniture corners: gnaw marks

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Send photos of the signs and their location on WhatsApp for an initial assessment. Photos may not be enough to confirm the species, extent or treatment needed.

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