Pests, like cockroaches, bedbugs, and ants, can make your living spaces unsanitary and undermine the structural integrity of the home. Fortunately, you can hire exterminators to eliminate an infestation with a tent fumigation treatment. If you’ve scheduled an appointment, here’s what you should do before the professionals arrive.

3 Ways to Get Your House Ready for Fumigation

1. Prepare the Area

Except for the refrigerator, open all doors so that the fumigant can pass through every crevice in your home. You should also open safes, drawers, and window treatments. Push back mulch, gravel, and rocks so that they’re at least one foot away from the house’s foundation. These materials will provide a secure seal for the tent along the structure’s perimeter.

2. Relocate Pets

If you have a pet, take them with you while you vacate the house. You can spend a few hours at a park, board them at a facility, or ask a friend to watch them. You should also remove their food and water bowls and toys from the house to prevent them from coming into contact with the fumigant’s toxic chemicals.

3. Remove Consumables

Since the fumigant will infiltrate everything, clear the kitchen counter, and remove consumable items, such as open soda cans, bags of chips, and containers of dog food. Canned items and unopened packages are sealed tightly and can be left in the pantry. Don’t forget to check your bathroom and take out medications and dental care products.

If you want to rid your home of an infestation, contact the skilled team at Dick’s Fumigation Services in Wailuku, HI. For over 65 years, these professionals have helped Maui residents maintain pest-free homes by performing spot treatments and tent fumigation. Their team will use high-quality industry equipment to locate hidden insects and exterminate them at the source. Learn more about their services online, or call (808) 244-7496 to schedule an appointment.