Although your pest control technician is ready to tackle even the most stubborn critters, they can complete their job much more efficiently when you take a few steps before they arrive to prepare for the visit. Whether you’re dealing with termites, bedbugs, cockroaches, or another unwanted visitor, here’s what you should do to get ready for the exterminator.

A Guide to Getting Your Home Ready for Pest Control Services

1. Note the Location

You might find that an infestation is concentrated in a single area of the home, but pests have a way of quickly migrating to other areas of the house without your knowledge. Before you know it, stubborn bedbugs have found their way into another bedroom, and cockroaches are skittering around upstairs and downstairs. Be sure to note every single location where you’ve seen the pests in question so that your technician can inspect every space and treat it thoroughly.

2. Clear Affected Areas

You can make the exterminator’s life easier by clearing the area where the infestation is present. If you’re dealing with a bedbug problem, remove your bedding and wash everything in hot water. Your technician will need to check the mattress, boxspring, and adjacent furnishings, so this will help them find signs of an infestation more efficiently. If a pest problem exists in the kitchen, clear away all food before treatment begins. The same applies to small appliances and anything that you use to prepare meals. If you have pets, leave them in an unaffected room during the visit.

3. Move Large Furnishings

Large items can get in the way if your pest control provider needs to slip behind them to inspect the area more thoroughly. You can save time by moving them against the wall or to another room while the inspection takes place. This is also an excellent opportunity to thoroughly clean those areas, as the presence of grime and clutter can attract pests to the inside of the home.
 

Are you concerned about a possible pest infestation in your home? Turn to the team at Collins Exterminating in Bolivar, MO. Proudly serving clients throughout Polk County and the surrounding areas since 1960, these pest control providers offer a variety of services, including bedbug control and termite treatments. They also deal with ants, spiders, and cockroaches. Visit them online for information, or call them at (417) 326-2124 today to schedule an initial appointment.