Pests like carpet beetle larvae may sometimes seem a small, even irrelevant, matter when buying in Buckinghamshire. This issue should be taken seriously. It may not be obvious if a property has a severe pest problem, as evidence can be overlooked. Mice can squeeze through even the smallest of gaps and holes and quickly spread disease through their droppings. Remedies to insect infestation can include destruction of tainted materials. RICS guidelines on the issue of pests are something of a 'grey-area', so any specific fears should be mentioned to your Buckinghamshire RICS surveyor.