For most General Pest Control treatments: Very little preparation is involved other than simple things like putting away children's toys, keeping pets confined, etc. It is always a good idea to leave the home for a short while following treatment to let the home air, particularly with small children or if aerosols are used. An added precaution in homes with expectant mothers, first check with their doctors before treatment and follow any additional advice.

For German Cockroach treatments: It is important to treat inside kitchen and bathroom cabinets so the items will need to be removed and stored away from the counters and covered with a sheet. Aerosols are always used so plan on people and pets leaving for 2-3 hours. On return, things can be put back either face up in cabinets or with new shelf paper. Do not wash out cabinets.

For Flea treatments: Most flooring and some furniture is sprayed so everything should be off the floors except furniture. This includes under beds. Thorough vaccuming helps to hatch newly developed fleas. Everyone (people and pets) should be gone until things dry which can take several hours and sometimes all day. The home should be ventilated on return. Under no circumstances should people or pets contact wet surfaces.

For Bed Bug treatments: Bed bug treatment more than any other require strict cooperation with the customer. Below is a step by step process and a discussion of heat treatments.

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