Wallace Pest Control
Insect Identification Lancashire
Why Insect Identification Matters
Spotting mystery insects around your home or business can be unsettling, especially when you don’t know what they are or if they’re causing damage. The problem is that many insects look alike, and guessing wrong often leads to wasted time, money, and ineffective treatments.
That’s where our professional insect identification survey comes in. We help you get answers fast, identifying exactly what you’re dealing with and whether it’s something that needs action or not.
Correct identification is crucial for understanding risks, seasonal behaviours, and the right control methods, especially when it comes to pests like beetles, moths, or biting insects.
Contact Wallace Pest Control
If you have an insect infestation that you need urgent help with, please contact us using the form below or call us on 07496 680879, and our experienced, friendly team will offer advice and provide an effective solution.
Don't let insects take over your space of comfort. Instead, contact a professional pest control service today to eliminate the problem.
Treatment Process & Price - What Happens During An Insect ID Survey?
The UK is home to thousands of insect species, over 9,000 types of wasps alone, which is why a Google search or a quick glance often isn’t enough.
Our job is to take the guesswork out of it. Here’s how we do that:
- We start by talking to you, gathering details on where and when you’re seeing activity.
- Our technician then inspects the area, looking for insects, droppings, shed skins, or other evidence.
- If needed, we’ll collect samples, live or dead, and use magnification or a microscope for proper identification.
- Some insects, like fleas, require close inspection of tiny features such as the genal comb (a row of spines on the cheek) that you’d never spot with the naked eye.
- We photograph findings for records and further analysis if necessary.
- Finally, we’ll provide you with a clear explanation—either on-site or after a lab check—along with a written report and advice on what to do next.
Insect Identification Survey Cost: Just £60—and it could save you hundreds by avoiding the wrong treatment.
Signs You Need An Insect Identification Service
You may need to book an Insect Identification service if you have some unknown insects/bugs in your home. Due to the small size of most insects, they can be very difficult to identify correctly. Incorrect identification leads to the wrong treatment and a waste of money and time!
If you are unsure of what type of insect (including everything from beetles to bed bugs) we’d always recommend consulting an expert!
This Insect Identification service is designed to provide you with clarity on the insects present at your property or business, helping to determine whether any action is necessary. If you have any questions before or after your survey, feel free to get in touch.
Common Insects We Identify
We get it, sometimes you just want to know what you’re dealing with before deciding what to do next.
Here are some of the most common insects we’re called out to identify across Lancashire:
Common Insects
- Black garden ants invading kitchens
- Flying ants causing summer swarms
- Less common species that require specific treatment
- German, Oriental, or American cockroaches
- Often found near heat sources or drains
- Known for spreading bacteria
- Cluster flies filling loft spaces
- Drain flies breeding in damp areas
- Fruit flies around bins or kitchens
- Carpet beetles and their larvae damaging fabrics
- Biscuit, grain, and larder beetles infesting stored foods
- Wood-boring beetles (woodworm) damaging timber
- Cat and dog fleas biting humans and pets
- Often confused with other small insects
- Requires expert identification, especially in vacant properties
- Clothes moths eating natural fibres
- Pantry moths contaminating stored food
- Identifying species matters, some are protected, others require control
- Includes solitary wasps or invasive species
- Silverfish, booklice, and other small household invaders
- Often harmless but sometimes a sign of damp or other issues
FAQs: Insect Identification
- Regular sightings over several days
- Evidence like droppings, cast skins, or webbing
- Insect damage to fabrics, food, or wooden structures
- Are they near windows, in the kitchen, or around drains?
- Do they appear at certain times of day or night?
- What size, colour, or shape are they?
Ready to Sort Out Your Insect Problem?
If you have an insect infestation that you need urgent help with, please contact us using the form below or call us on 07496 680879, and our experienced, friendly team will offer advice and provide an effective solution.
Don't let insects take over your space of comfort. Instead, contact a professional pest control service today to eliminate the problem.
