Larvae and cast skins can be more diagnostic than the adult insect, especially for fabric and stored-product pests.
What to check
- Photograph the specimen beside a scale
- Record exactly where it was found
- Compare the surrounding damage or food source
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Sticky Insect Monitoring Cards
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Garment Storage Bags
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Use evidence, not guesses
Record what you have seen, where it appears and whether the evidence is fresh. Compare the relevant PestDeck pest profiles before choosing treatment.
When to get help
Professional identification is sensible when the evidence is unclear, activity is established or recurring, access is difficult, a business or shared building is affected, or wildlife and safety rules may apply.
Turn the guide into a decision
Not sure what pest you have? Start with photographs and evidence. Know the problem already? Search the relevant service in your area.