Pest Control Preparation Instructions

Our pest control service technicians will arrive between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please be prepared by 8:00 am or your service may not be completed as scheduled. There may be a slight odor that will last a couple of days after your pest control treatment. The odor is not harmful to people or pets.

People and pets must vacate the treated area for 2 hours after your pest control treatment. Birds must vacate for 24 hours. Fish tanks must be covered with a damp towel and the filtration system must be unplugged for 2 hours. Windows may be left open if preferred.

Yards must be mowed and watered prior to service, and you must wait 2 days after service before watering again. Pick up pet toys, water, and food bowls prior to treatment.

Preparation Instructions for Treatment Against Ants, Pantry Pests (Weevils and Grain Moths), and Silverfish

  • All infested cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms must be emptied and cleaned prior to service. Place dishes, pots, pans, etc., on the kitchen table or in the center of the floor in another room and cover with a sheet, towel, or newspaper.
  • Move small items and articles such as lamps, plants, etc., away from walls. Heavy furniture can remain in place. Empty all closets so that the infested areas can be treated.
  • Remove plastic covers from light switches in the kitchen and bathrooms so the wall interior can be dusted.

Preparation Instructions for Treatment Against German Cockroaches

  • Empty and clean all cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms prior to service. Place dishes, pots, pans, etc., on the table or in the center of the floor in another room and cover with a sheet, towel, or newspapers.
  • Move items away from baseboards where possible.

Preparation Instructions for Treatment Against Oriental Cockroaches and American Cockroaches

  • All cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms that are infested, especially the cabinets below the sinks, must be emptied and cleaned prior to service. Place dishes, pots, pans, etc., on the table or in the center of the floor in another room and cover with a sheet, towel, or newspaper.
  • Interior perimeter of the garage should be made accessible for treatment.

Preparation Instructions for Treatment Against Earwigs, Sow Bugs, Pill Bugs, Crickets, and Ticks

  • Move items such as furniture away from walls.
  • Empty all infested closets to make accessible for treatment.

Preparation Instructions for Treatment Against Fleas and Carpet Beetles

  • All carpet must be clean and freshly vacuumed. Sweep or vacuum edges of rooms with tile, wood, and linoleum. Remove all shoes, clothes, child toys, pet toys, newspapers, etc., off the carpet. We need to treat as much of the carpet and floor surfaces as possible.
  • Pet bedding, throw rugs, and bedspreads where the pet is allowed to lay should be washed in hot, soapy water prior to treatment.

Schedule Your Pest Control Services With Newport Exterminating Today

Our pest control technicians at Newport Exterminating have been protecting homes, properties, and businesses around Orange County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, and Northern San Diego County since 1973. Contact us today to schedule your service or to ask our pest control experts about how to prepare your home for your pest control treatment.


Preparation Information