Preparing for a Home Pest Spray Treatment
Have you decided to treat your home for pests? Many property owners don’t realize that spray treatments can be more or less effective depending on the condition of their home. In fact, various household practices can make the process more difficult to perform without the proper preparation.
If you want the best results, there are basic steps you can take to make the overall experience easier and more effective. Need some advice? Here are four tips to improve the results of your pest spray service.
1. Put away everyday items
If you have small children or pets, chances are you have plenty of toys and objects lingering around your home on a regular basis. Pest sprays may contain harmful chemicals that are toxic when they are ingested or come in contact with skin.
To avoid any possibility of these items being contaminated, it’s best to put them in a secure area. If possible, store them in a container that can be covered to minimize exposure.
2. Declutter your corners
If you’ve noticed signs of an infestation in any corners of your home, declutter these areas before your cleaning. The treatment has a better chance of reaching a greater area if it's clean — and you'll eliminate a place for pests to hide in between service visits.
Common areas to declutter in addition to corners include crawl spaces, storage areas, and even kitchen counters. Less clutter makes it easier to notice signs of pests before an infestation increases, making the treatment more successful.
3. Adequately store your food
If you have food that sits out, you’ll want to store it in a safe place that won’t be sprayed during treatment. For example, fruit that would otherwise sit on your countertop can temporarily be placed in containers. Otherwise, your food might absorb the chemicals and make you sick when you unknowingly consume it.
To prevent health risks, consider speaking to a pest control technician about proper food storage prior to your appointment. Experts at companies like Rodent Control Inc. can advise you how to keep your food from contamination during a pest control treatment.
4. Properly shelter your pets
Pets can get in the way of your pest spray treatments if you allow them to move freely. An effective way to keep your furry friends safe is to place them in a cage or carrier. If they don’t have these, secure them in a room or outdoor space that won’t be exposed to pest control services. If your pets are in a tank, be sure to cover them during the process.
Having your home visited by a professional pest service is an effective way to keep your household healthy and safe. With these four simple tips, you can boost the effectiveness of the treatments by eliminating interruptions and potential hazards. Find more on pest control treatment and home improvement by following TheHomeMag on Facebook and Instagram.
