Pro Tip
Proper preparation can increase treatment effectiveness by up to 50%. Take the time to follow these steps for best results.
Proper preparation before pest control treatment ensures maximum effectiveness and keeps your family safe. This guide covers everything you need to do before, during, and after treatment.
Your Treatment Timeline
1-2 Days Before
- Deep clean kitchen
- Declutter treatment areas
- Store food in sealed containers
- Arrange pet care
Morning Of
- Move furniture from walls (30cm)
- Remove pet bowls
- Unlock all access points
- Cover fish tanks
During Treatment
- Vacate premises as instructed
- Keep pets secured away
- Close windows if requested
- Turn off HVAC if internal spray
After Treatment
- Wait 2-4 hours before re-entry
- Ventilate for 20-30 mins
- Don’t wash treated surfaces 7 days
- Monitor for pest activity
Treatment-Specific Preparation
Internal Spray
- Turn off HVAC systems
- Close all windows
- Cover/remove fish tanks
- Vacate for 2-4 hours
Termite Treatment
- Clear 1m perimeter
- Mark underground services
- Ensure garden tap access
- Vacate for 4-6 hours
Rodent Control
- Remove food sources
- Clear roof void access
- Block known entry points
- No outdoor pet food at night
Important Safety Information
- Inform technician of allergies or chemical sensitivities
- Notify if anyone is pregnant
- Keep pets away until surfaces are dry
- Follow re-entry times exactly
After Treatment Care
First 24 Hours
- Wait 2-4 hours before re-entering
- Ventilate home for 20-30 minutes
- Don’t wash treated surfaces
- Keep pets off treated floors
First Week
- Avoid cleaning baseboards for 7 days
- Don’t remove bait stations
- Increased pest activity is normal
- Follow all technician instructions
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Frequently Asked Questions
This varies by treatment type. General spray treatments typically require 2-4 hours vacancy. Termite treatments may require 4-6 hours. Fumigation requires overnight stays elsewhere. Your Bugs Patrol technician will provide specific instructions based on your treatment.
Modern pest control products, when applied professionally, are generally safe. However, always inform your technician about pregnancy so they can take extra precautions. Bugs Patrol uses low-toxicity products and can recommend specific timing for treatments.
No – in fact, you should avoid washing treated surfaces for at least 7 days to maintain effectiveness. Clean food preparation surfaces before use, but leave baseboards, walls, and treated areas unwashed. Your technician will specify which areas to avoid cleaning.
This is normal and actually means the treatment is working. Pests are being flushed from hiding spots as they come into contact with treated areas. Activity should decrease significantly within 1-2 weeks as the treatment takes full effect.
Let the technician know – they may still be able to proceed with modified treatment. However, proper preparation increases treatment effectiveness by up to 50%. If you need to reschedule for better preparation, Bugs Patrol is happy to accommodate.
