Pest observation brief
Choose what you have noticed to prepare an observation list. The tool does not identify species or recommend a treatment.
What each choice helps you prepare
Droppings, gnawing or noises
- Record the room or general area and when signs were noticed, without handling droppings.
- Note whether the evidence is new or historical if you already know.
- Ask the business to identify the cause and explain inspection, treatment and proofing separately.
Flying insects or suspected nest
- Observe from a safe distance; do not disturb a nest or block an entrance.
- Record where activity is seen and its general timing.
- Ask for identification before any treatment is agreed.
Bites or insects around bedding
- Avoid assuming that a bite alone identifies a pest.
- Record what insects or marks have actually been seen, without entering medical details.
- Ask for identification and a property-specific preparation plan before moving or discarding belongings.
Assumptions and limits: This is an observation organiser, not species identification, medical advice or pesticide guidance. Do not handle suspected contamination or wildlife to fill it in.
Your planning result
Pest visit preparation questions
Use this before treatment; the actual preparation instructions must come from the treating business.
Assumptions and limits: Tick only what you have recorded or agreed. This is a conversation aid, not a survey, safety certificate, consent check or confirmation that work can start. Unticked items remain questions to resolve with the business or relevant authority.
Your planning result
Take the next step with the right service
Use your result as a starting point for a conversation. A business must assess the actual property, materials and work. It does not confirm provider availability, permissions or a booking.
For historic buildings or protected trees, check the actual address or tree using West Suffolk’s conservation information and the relevant service guidance. Being in Bury St Edmunds alone does not establish a restriction. Calculated areas, volumes and counts are arithmetic aids, not specifications. Decimal results display up to six decimal places; measurement accuracy may be much lower.