Pest control treatment can be a helpful way to get rid of pests in your home.

If you’ve scheduled pest control treatment for your home, you may be wondering what to expect after pest control treatment. At first, you may find dead rodents or insects in your living area. This is not unusual and is nothing to worry about. Additionally, you may notice more pest activity while the treatment takes effect. This is to be expected also. Keep in mind that it’s only temporary. Finally, you may discover an increase in pests for a little while because they are drawn to the treated area. This too is normal and will go away.

What Happens During Treatment

When you hire a pest control service, a technician will come to your home to evaluate the problem. In addition to searching for signs of pests in your house, the technician will try to determine the type of pests you have. You may be asked to describe the size of the infestation as well as where the pests are located.

Afterwards, the technician will determine the best treatment approach. This plan will include frequency of treatment and the type of treatment to be used. You will also receive instructions on preparing your home for pest control treatment.

During the treatment process, a technician will spray pesticides around the perimeter of your house. Then the inside will be sprayed in the areas where pests were found. It is possible that you will be instructed to leave your home while treatment is taking place and for a short time afterwards. After the chemicals dry you will be permitted to reenter your living space.

What to Expect After Treatment

After pest control service, there are several things you can expect. First, the pests will be gone from your home. You won’t need to concern yourself that they will return. Second, it’s possible that you will see dead insects around your home. This is quite normal and nothing to worry about. Third, you may also see some pests that are still alive but dying. It is possible that they are trying to leave your house to find food and water.

Cleaning Up After Treatment

To avoid further infestation, it is important to clean up properly following pest control treatment. Below are some tips to accomplish this:

1. Thoroughly vacuum – This is an important step in cleaning up after your pest control treatment. Make sure you vacuum all floors and carpets as well as furniture to get rid of any remaining chemicals.

2. Launder clothing and bedding – If any bedding or clothing was exposed to pesticides during the treatment, it’s important to wash them in hot water. This step will remove any residual pesticides from the fabric.

3. Throw away uncovered food – If any food was left uncovered – including pet food – it could have been exposed to chemicals during treatment. This food must be discarded. Remember that it is now contaminated and will cause harm to you, your family, or your animals if eaten.

4. Clean all surfaces – After pest control treatment, use a disinfectant solution to clean all the surfaces in your home. This includes tables, countertops, light switches, and doorknobs.

Conclusion: Pest control treatment can be a helpful way to get rid of pests in your home.

In summary, cleaning up after pest control treatment is an important step in clearing away remaining toxins and preventing future infestation. You can accomplish this by vacuuming thoroughly, wiping down surfaces, tossing out uncovered food, and washing exposed clothes and bedding in hot water. Whenever possible, be sure to seal up any holes or cracks so pests stay away for good!

For assistance with your pest control issue, call Sovereign Pest Control today. Our customer service team is standing by!