What to do before a pest control treatment

Preparing your home or business for a pest control treatment is a fairly easy task that takes little to no time. However, there are a few essential tasks that need to be done to ensure the pest control technician can properly treat your house.

Following through with each point listed below will not only make the job of the pest technician who visits your house easier, but ensures that the pest control treatment is successful. You are bound to get some personal advice from the pest control technician himself, depending on the type of pest control service. 

As a general rule, it is important that you keep the property neat and tidy and that it is cleaned thoroughly before a treatment is started. Some other things you can do to prepare for a pest control treatment is:

• Scrub all the floors in your house, this includes vacuuming carpets and rugs. Make sure to use a good detergent when scrubbing or mopping the floors to ensure any traces of insect eggs are removed and their food sources.
• Remove bag from the vacuum cleaner. Ensure it is properly discarded and sealed. Vacuuming before a pest treatment will force pests out from their hiding spots as their food sources are removed. Allowing the pest technician to target them.
• Linen and clothes should be sealed in clean bags after washing them or kept away from treatment areas.
• Removal of food items from bench tops, if there is any food outside (pet food) ensure it is covered.
• Cover all animal enclosures like aquariums and cages with sheets or towels.
• Move furniture away from the walls to give the pest control technician access to all corners and areas of the house or business.
• Ensure pest control technician has access to all areas outside the house, under the house, the roof and wherever else they may require access. This is to ensure that the job can be done in a timely and efficient manner with successful results. 
• If it is an outdoor treatment, remove animals from the area during the time of treatment.
• Close all windows before the treatment begins 
• If required, be prepared to leave the home during the treatment for up to 4 hours.

These steps are only a guideline on how best to prepare your house or business for a pest control treatment, it is always recommended to ask your technician before the day of treatment how you should prepare as some advice may differ from job to job.