FLEA CONTROL PREPARATION
These instructions MUST be completed prior to our technician’s arrival for treatment.
BEFORE WE ARRIVE
Please be ready to vacate for 4 hours. If there are children under the age of 2, pregnant women, or any persons with upper respiratory medical conditions, these individuals will need to be out of the building for 8 hours. All pets must be removed from the home during the treatment and away for 4 hours. Fishbowls and aquariums may remain but must be covered properly with a towel and the filters turned off.
WHAT IS USED?
Products are selected based on conditions and pests present within the structure. You will see an immediate reduction of pests and on-going improvement as pest life cycles become disrupted. It is normal to see adult fleas for a couple of weeks after the interior has been treated. Flea treatments include insect growth regulators that break the insect life cycle. Our products take 10-14 days on average for complete control of pests including egg cycles. Please be aware the technician may adjust the treatment based on the inspection and pests present. Your technician will explain the treatment process and any follow-up procedures besides vacuuming.
EXTERIOR PREPARATION
- Clear area around the foundation of the home of any items or debris. Sweep any debris (dirt, leaves, etc.) away from the foundation a minimum of 6 inches away from home to allow for complete treatment.
- If the yard is to be treated, be sure to have your lawn freshly mowed.
- Move all lawn furniture out of the shaded areas where the technician will be treating.
- Pick up pet beds, food and water dishes, toys, and any pet excrement prior to treatment. Ensure the pet will not have access to the treatment area until after the product has dried.
- Pick up all children’s toys. Playhouses do not need to be removed but should be a minimum of 2 feet away from the home.
INTERIOR PREPARATION
- Sweep and/or vacuum the floors. Make sure to discard the bag/ contents after vacuuming. Please continue to vacuum after treatment once every day for 2 weeks to remove flea eggs and cocoons.
- Clear all baseboards to the best of your ability to allow access for treatment.
- Pick up pet beds, and wash the bedding. Pick up food and water dishes and toys prior to treatment. Ensure the pet will not have access to the treatment area until after the product has dried.
- Vacuum furniture that pets come in contact with. Tell your pest control technician where pets normally rest.
- Pick up clothes, shoes, children’s toys, and other loose items prior to treatment.
