How to Prepare Your Home for Pest Control Treatment:
A Quick Checklist Getting ready for a pest control treatment is essential to ensure the process works effectively. A little preparation can help the technician access problem areas and prevent re-infestation.
Here’s a quick checklist of things to do both inside and outside your home before the appointment:
Inside Your Home
- Clean and declutter: Tidy up rooms and clear floors of clutter, especially in kitchens and bathrooms where pests often hide.
- Store food and kitchenware: Put all food in sealed containers and cover or store utensils to prevent contamination.
- Vacuum floors and wipe surfaces: Remove crumbs, dust, and pet hair to eliminate potential food sources and improve treatment results.
- Move furniture away from walls: Shift larger items like sofas and cabinets a few inches away from walls to provide the technician with full access to baseboards and corners. This step is best when treating for fleas, roaches and bed bugs.
- Cover or remove pet supplies: Ensure pet food, water dishes, and aquariums are covered or moved out of treatment areas to protect your pets.
Outside Your Home
- Trim shrubs and grass: Keep your yard tidy by cutting overgrown grass and trimming bushes where pests may shelter.
- Remove standing water: Dump any stagnant water in containers, gutters, or birdbaths to eliminate breeding sites for mosquitoes and other pests.
- Clear outdoor clutter: Dispose of old furniture, tires, or debris that could serve as a hiding spot for pests around the perimeter of your home.
- Seal cracks and crevices: Inspect your home’s exterior for gaps in doors, windows, or walls, and seal them to prevent pests from re-entering.
- Secure trash bins: Ensure trash cans have tight-fitting lids and are stored away from the home to reduce the chance of attracting pests.
By following this checklist, you’ll make it easier for your pest control professional to do their job and ensure long-lasting results. Preparing your home properly is key to keeping pests out for good! Give HUB Pest Solutions a call to find out more.
