Preparing For Your Initial Cockroach Service

Before your initial cockroach removal service, these steps should be performed by the homeowner or someone in the house to ensure your expert technician is able to perform the cockroach removal to his or her best ability. Keep in mind these steps are not required for subsequent service unless requested by your personal technician.

• Remove all items from cabinets and storage area. (Includes: Dishes, pots/pans, silverware, glasses, cups, etc).
• Place any open food containers such as cereal, spices, sugar, etc in the refrigerator or sealed in plastic bags for the day of the service.
• You may also place the items listed above on your dining room table with a sheet covering the items.
• Empty all trash cans. Remove paper grocery bags from kitchen area.
• It’s best to wipe down all the counters and cabinets to remove any food debris that may provide a meal for future roaches.

Step 1: Bathroom Preparation

• Remove all items from medicine cabinets.
• Remove all items from storage cabinets and drawers.
• Place all personal items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, cosmetics, toiletries, medications, etc.) in sealed plastic bags.

These bags may be placed in the bathtub along with other stored items. Keep floor areas clear.

Step 2: Bedroom Preparation (Must be done in all rooms) 

• Move all items from closet floor areas and closet shelving.
• Remove dresser drawers.
• Items may be stacked on beds and covered.

Keep floor areas clear.

Step 3: Exterior & Yard

• Move all pet food, water dishes, pet toys and children’s toys away from the perimeter of the house.
• Trim grass and weeds around the perimeter of the house.
• Remove all debris (leaves, clippings, sticks, boards, etc.) from the perimeter of the house.

Step 4: Animals

• Arrange to have pets vacated at least four hours.
• Fish tanks must be covered and sealed with plastic. Pumps must be turned off at least four hours.
• Pet food dishes should be empty, clean and covered.
• Birds and reptiles must be removed from the structure.
• All occupants must leave for at least 4 hours following treatment