Termite control care, bed bug control, and cockroach control are some of the most common pest control professionals’ services. However, licensed pest control services cannot guarantee that your home is free of these unwanted visitors; you must do your part both before Pest Control Colchester .

Let’s take a look at a few things to think about before your pest control appointment.

1. Accessibility:

Remove any big furniture or appliances from your home’s nooks and crannies. Pest control practitioners would have easier access as a result of this. They can get into the cracks and crevices where most pests thrive. It also ensures that any spills or chemical spray used during the treatment would not damage your furniture or appliances. Much better, try your hand at pest control at home.

2. Clothing and Furniture:

• Make sure that all of your children’s toys, jewellery, make-up, toiletries, clothes, and other personal items are packed away, preferably after being wrapped in plastic. Store them in cabinets and, if necessary, use a large sellotape to close the gaps between the doors and drawers. Masking tape isn’t suitable since it’s made of paper and can absorb the chemicals sprayed.
• Take all covers, cushions, pillows, bed sheets, mattresses, and other items off the bed and put them away. Using plastic wrapping if you run out of storage space.
• Use plastic wrap to cover your sofas, beds, and tables. Cloth sheets cannot be sufficient because the chemicals may penetrate them.
• Some pests, such as termites, can necessitate removing all wooden furniture, including storage beds.

3. Kitchen and Dining Area: 

• Empty the garbage can!
• Clear your counters and put away all of your utensils, cutlery, dishes, cups, glasses, and other items. Kitchen cabinets, unlike other storage equipment, are often sprayed because they attract the most pests.
• Small kitchen appliances should ideally be moved out of the kitchen. If this isn’t practical, unplug them and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. If you must leave them on the counter, make them as mobile as possible.
• Cover and wrap the water outlet of your water filter with plastic if necessary.
• The sinks in the kitchen are sprayed. As a result, do not cover or store them.
• Food must be kept in heavy plastic containers at all times. Many pests will chew through thin plastic to gain access to your home. Spices and chips should be kept in the fridge if at all necessary.
• While we’re on the subject of your refrigerator, you’ll need to unplug it. Consider using up any perishable items and tossing out any leftovers.

4. Pets:

The chemicals used in pest control are commonly very toxic to pets. If you can leave your pet with a neighbour or friend for the pest control treatment duration, that would be ideal.

• Carefully store your pet’s bedding and toys.
• Get your pet a flea and tick vaccine from the vet and keep aquariums filled with plastic. Ensure that your fish have enough food to last the duration. This is a good time to get an auto feeder for your fish if you don’t already have one.
• Switch off all aquarium air pumps because they can absorb toxins from the air and inject them into the water.