How to Prepare Your Home Before a Pest Treatment

A pest treatment works best when the technician can reach the areas that matter and the products are not disturbed afterwards. A few minutes of preparation before the visit makes the whole service smoother, safer and more effective.

In the kitchen

• Clear benchtops and put away food, utensils and children's items
• Empty the bin and wipe up any spills or crumbs
• Pull appliances out slightly if you can, since roaches harbour behind them

Around the home

• Vacuum floors and carpets, especially if you are treating for fleas
• Move beds, lounges and furniture a little away from the walls where practical
• Clear cupboards along external walls if a technician needs access
• Tidy stored items in the garage and shed so wall timber is visible

Access points

Make sure the technician can reach the roof manhole and the subfloor entry. Unlock side gates and move cars if the perimeter and garden edges need treating.

People and pets

• Plan to keep children and pets out of treated areas until surfaces are dry
• Cover or move fish tanks and turn off the pump during treatment, as recommended
• Bring in pet bowls, toys and bedding beforehand

After the treatment

This part is just as important. Avoid mopping or wiping treated skirtings and surfaces for the period your technician advises, because that removes the residual product doing the work. It is normal to see a short rise in pest activity as insects move across treated surfaces, then a sharp drop over the following days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long before I can return to normal?

For most general treatments, treated areas are safe once dry, usually within an hour or two. Your technician will confirm.

Should I clean before or after?

Clean before the visit. Hold off on cleaning treated surfaces afterwards so the product keeps working.

Do I need to leave the house?

Usually not, though it is best to stay out of rooms while they are being treated and until they dry.

Talk to Aries Pest Solutions

If you would like a professional opinion, Aries Pest Solutions is owner operated and services homes right across Sydney. Call Nabil on 0495 024 440 for honest advice and a free, no obligation quote.