At the first signs of pests in your home, it’s wise to call for pest control as soon as possible to prevent the situation from getting worse. After all, an infestation usually forms where you can’t see it. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do anything until they arrive. Lack of preparation often results in longer disruptions and less successful extermination. Below are a few ways you can prepare your home while you wait for the exterminators. 

3 Tips for Getting Ready for Pest Control Services

1. Ensure Proper Clearance

Exterminators will need unrestricted access in your home to ensure they’ll do a thorough job of eliminating the pests. Clear the areas where you’ve seen the pests so the technicians can move freely in applying treatment or extracting them.

Move furniture at least 3 feet away from the walls and unplug appliances to prevent accidental tripping. Whenever possible, migrate everything from the contaminated rooms to another place or cover them with plastic sheathing to prevent damage.

2. Put Away Food & Personal Items

Before the treatment begins, store your food in airtight containers and keep it in a secured space like a cupboard or refrigerator. Put utensils, dinnerware, and pots in cabinets or boxes where they won’t be contaminated. 

3. Secure Pets, Children, & the Elderly

While modern pesticides are as safe as possible for humans, they still contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful. Children, seniors, and pets may have a more adverse reaction when exposed to them, so keep your loved ones and their belongings away from the treated areas as much as possible.

If the treatment is extensive, consider staying at a friend or family member’s home or leaving your pet at a boarding facility for a couple of days. Ask the pest control specialist how much time is needed before it’s safe for everyone to reenter the treated areas.

Before the pest control team arrives, make sure your home is prepped and ready for treatment. For the best results, turn to Select Pest Control. Serving communities throughout Cincinnati, OH, their AIB®-certified exterminators have cleared properties of bedbugs, carpenter ants, termites, mice, and other pesky pests. Call (513) 352-0080 to set up an initial inspection or view their full list of services online.