Prior to a pest control treatment, do the following:

1. Accessibility

Remove any bulky furniture or equipment from nooks and crannies in your home. As a result, pest control personnel will have simpler access. They have the ability to get inside gaps and crevices, where most pests thrive. It also ensures that any spills or chemical spray used during the treatment will have no effect on your furniture or appliances.

2. Clothing and Furniture

• Make sure that all of your clothes, children's toys, jewellery, make-up, toiletries, and other personal items are packed away, preferably after being wrapped in plastic.
• Use wide cello tape to seal the spaces between the doors and drawers. Masking tape is ineffective because it is constructed of paper, which absorbs the chemicals used.
• Take all bed sheets, covers, cushions, pillows, mattresses, and other items off the bed and put them away.
• Use plastic wrap to cover your sofas, chairs, and tables.
• Some pests, such as termites, may necessitate the emptying of all wooden furniture, including storage beds.

3. Kitchen and Dining Room:

• Clear your countertops of all utensils, silverware, plates, cups, glasses, and other items. Kitchen cabinets, unlike other storage equipment, are frequently sprayed because they attract the most pests.
• The sinks in the kitchen are sprayed. As a result, do not cover them.
• All food must be kept in heavy-duty plastic containers. Many pests can gnaw through thin plastic to gain to seek refuge.

4. Pets

The chemicals used in pest control are often very toxic for pets. It will be ideal if you can leave your pet with a neighbour or friend for the length of the pest control treatment.

5. Washroom
   1. If washrooms are going to be sprayed, they should be absolutely empty.
   2. Pay extra attention to your toothbrushes, floss, shaving razors, and other personal hygiene items. After the treatment, it's best to replace your soaps and detergents.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND AFTER THE PEST CONTROL TREATMENT IS DONE:

1. Don’t Rush

 If you had to leave the premises, wait until the advised time to return home.

2. Discard all the food that has been left outside:

If you've left any food outside by accident, toss it in the trash. Even if organic chemicals were used during the pest control process, you should avoid consuming such food.

3. Be Careful

When working with sprayed surfaces for the first time, put on a pair of disposable gloves. Avoid touching any surface with your naked hands when you unpack your stuff.

4. Keep an eye out for pests:

You'll probably find dead bugs every now and then in the days after the treatment, but the frequency will decrease. Make sure to inspect and clean the problematic places regularly. Pests that have died can attract other pests, exacerbating your difficulties.

5. Fix the leaks:

If you have any leaking taps or drainage pipes in your home, get them addressed right away. Leaks provide an entry point for pests, which might lead to a re-infestation.

You may need the assistance of a specialist at this stage to help you quickly resolve the problem. A1 Howies offers the best services in the country. Their products are incredibly safe and favourable to the environment. They are the best roach exterminator in the Freeport region.