PRACTICAL FIELD TOOLS / 06 WORKSHEETS

Put the facts
on paper.

Worksheets for the moments between noticing something and knowing what to do next. Open one, fill it in on your device, then print or save it as a PDF using your browser.

Choose by the job you need to do.

These worksheets organize evidence and questions. They do not identify a pest, certify a property as pest-free, or prescribe treatment. Entries are not sent to us and are not saved by the worksheet; export or print before leaving. For a record you can return to on this device, use evidence log.

Have trap counts to summarize? Use the trap-monitoring calculator to compare observation effort and print the result.

WORKSHEET 01

Original photograph and case evidence record

Keep a photograph's origin, observation context, identification basis, permissions, and case timeline together before an editorial review.

Use it when: You created an original pest photograph or have a documented observation sequence to prepare for review.
You will finish with: A private preparation record linking original files to observations and unresolved review questions.

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WORKSHEET 02

First pest observation worksheet

Turn an unfamiliar bug, stain, or debris pile into a clear record with photos, location, and unanswered questions.

Use it when: You found something and do not know what it is.
You will finish with: A short evidence record you can compare or share.

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WORKSHEET 03

Photo identification submission kit

Prepare a useful, organized photo set for an Extension service or pest professional without claiming a diagnosis.

Use it when: You need someone else to assess a visible insect or clue.
You will finish with: An organized photo set and a concise identification request.

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WORKSHEET 04

Renter pest observation report

Prepare a factual maintenance report with locations, dates, photographs, access details, and a follow-up record.

Use it when: You need to explain a pest concern to a property manager.
You will finish with: A clear report that separates observations, requests, and follow-up.

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WORKSHEET 05

Pest inspection briefing worksheet

Organize evidence and questions before a pest inspection, then record the explanation, scope, and follow-up.

Use it when: You are arranging or comparing professional inspections.
You will finish with: A written brief and a consistent set of questions for each provider.

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WORKSHEET 06

Repeat observation and change log

Track comparable observations over time without treating a short quiet period as proof that pests are gone.

Use it when: You have an existing observation and want to record what changes.
You will finish with: A dated timeline with consistent locations and explicit observation limits.

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Get more from a completed worksheet

Keep the original photos. Add filenames to the record so another person can locate the right image.
Preserve uncertainty. Write “possible” where the identification is unconfirmed. Attribute any later identification to the person or service who made it.
Record the next action. A useful handoff includes a question, a recipient, and a follow-up date.

Need a definition? Open the glossary. Need someone to assess the evidence? Use the resource desk.