If you’ve scheduled a pest control service, you might be asking yourself, “How should I prepare?” At Complete Pest Control, one of the most common questions we receive is about what to expect before we arrive.
The good news? Preparing for a pest control treatment is simple, and a little preparation helps ensure the most effective results. Whether we are treating inside of your home, or outside, being prepared helps the process go quiickly as well.
Why Preparation Matters
When treating a home or apartment for pests, our technicians focus on key areas where insects and rodents hide. This includes baseboards, cracks, crevices, cabinets, and entry points. Making these areas accessible allows us to apply treatment thoroughly and safely.
Whether you’re dealing with ants, spiders, roaches, or other common Colorado pests, proper preparation helps us maximize the effectiveness of your pest control service.
How to Prepare for Pest Control Service
Before your scheduled appointment, here’s what you can expect and how you can prepare:
1. Move Items Away from Walls
Please move furniture, storage bins, and other items a few inches away from walls and baseboards. This gives our technician clear access to treat common pest pathways. We may also ask you to remove bedding from beds and couches. Running the vacuum or a broom and mop is a great way to ensure those crumbs don’t tempt pests to stick around.
2. Empty Cabinets (If Requested)
For certain treatments, especially for kitchens or bathrooms, we may ask you to empty cabinets. This ensures we can treat cracks and corners where pests often hide. Many pests thrive on crumbs, so once you empty the cabinets, it is helpful to wipe everything down.
3. Secure Food and Dishes
Store food in sealed containers and put away dishes or utensils before service. This keeps everything clean and protected during treatment.
4. Plan for Kids and Pets
We always use products according to label instructions and safety guidelines. However, we recommend keeping children and pets away from treated areas until sprays are completely dry. Once dry, the areas are safe for normal activity.
Preparing The Exterior of Your Home for Pest Control Services
When it comes to the exterior of your home, many of the requests our technicians will make are very similar. Move any outdoor furniture away from the foundation of the home. This also includes moving away any outdoor debris from along the home, such as woodpiles.
What Happens After Treatment?
Our goal at Complete Pest Control is to make the process simple, safe, and stress-free. If you ever have questions about preparing for your pest control service in Colorado Springs, our team is happy to help.
Have questions before your appointment? Reach out, we’re here to make protecting your home easy.
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