What To Do After Pest Control Sprays
Has your home been invaded by pests? Well, if you’ve booked in a treatment to eradicate them, you might be wondering what to do after pest control sprays.
Having a pest treatment done is the first step to rid your home of unwanted, unsettling and sometimes unhealthy pests.
However, there’s one thing in particular to avoid doing afterwards to ensure the treatment is more effective.
In this blog, the All Corners Cleaning and Pest Control team answer a few frequently asked questions we get from our clients that might also help you.
How Long After Pest Control Can I Go Home?
Many of our customers – especially those with young children and pets – wonder if they should stay at home or go elsewhere during the treatment.
It isn’t necessary for you to leave your property, but typically we recommend that clients move inside or out, while we’re treating the opposite area.
At All Corners Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control, we use the very best pesticides, which are not only highly effective but they are safe for humans and animals too.
It takes about half an hour for the pesticides to dry, so if you’d prefer to leave, or ask someone to look after your children or animals elsewhere, while the treatment is being carried out that is up to you.
Should I Clean After Pest Control?
We recommend that you don’t mop for 24-48 hours following your treatment to allow the treatment to dry completely.
When you do need to mop, it’s also important to try to stay away from the wall edges including skirting boards and kickboards if you can, as the treatment is applied to those perimeter zones.
Avoiding these spots will allow the pesticide to set and bind, making it more effective and last longer.
It is okay to vacuum and sweep as normal.
What To Do After Pest Control Sprays
In conclusion, we recommend that you:
- Wait elsewhere on your property while the pesticide dries.
- Avoid mopping for 1-2 days, then be mindful about where you’re mopping and try to avoid going right up against skirting boards
Have you had a treatment carried out by the technicians at All Corners Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control and you’ve got specific questions?
We are more than willing to answer your queries so please pick up the phone and give us a call today.
All Corners are the leading Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control professionals for the Brisbane Northside.
With over a decade of experience in these industries, no job is too big or small. We understand your need for quality!
We can help you with Pest and Termite inspections and treatment as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning.
For a free no-obligation quote, call us today on 0439 722 914 or send us an online message here.
What To Do Before Pest Control
If you’ve got a pest treatment coming up you might be wondering what to do beforehand to ensure the treatment is effective and your family and fur babies are safe.
In this blog we list 6 things we recommend you do before a visit from the friendly pest control technicians at All Corners Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control on Brisbane’s northside.
6 Things to Do Before Pest Control
The treatments we use at All Corners Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control are completely safe for humans so there’s no need for people to leave their property.
Generally, if we’re treating the inside of a home, we’ll ask people to step outside and vice versa. The drying process takes about 25-30 minutes and is fine for animals and children after this time.
Some of our clients who have young child or pets prefer to take them to a local park or for a walk while the treatment is being carried out.
When preparing for your treatment, there are a few tasks we recommend you do:
1. Clean your floors thoroughly:
It is important to vacuum and mop prior to having a pest treatment done for several reasons.
- Cleaning removes any visible pests and food sources (forcing pests out of hiding)
- To ensure the treatment is effective, we don’t recommend mopping for 24-48 hours after your treatment. Getting it done beforehand will mean you’re not tempted to clean straight after and will allow your treatment to dry completely for maximum effectiveness.
- Concentrate on cracks and crevasses when vacuuming
2. Pack away kids’ toys around house.
Do you have an active toddler? Chances are you’ve got lots of toys and pretend play items around the house e.g. from miniature kitchens to duplo.
If any of these happen to be near the walls, we ask that they are moved and/or packed away prior to our arrival. That way we’ll be able to get a more efficient treatment down in all rooms.
3. Pick up your pet’s belongings
Just like kids, playful pups and kittens can accumulate plenty of toys too. We recommend packing their toys away and moving their bedding away from walls, cracks or crevasses.
It is completely safe for your pets to be home during and after our treatments, but you can ask a neighbour or family member to look after them for a few hours if you’d prefer.
4. Cover your fish tank:
Do you have a fish tank or pond?
It should be covered before a pest treatment is carried out. If you haven’t been able to do this before we arrive, please advise us so we can add a protective covering to the enclosure.
5. House accessibility
We ask that you think about accessibility prior to our arrival. That includes things like:
Ensuring we can reach the manhole/roof, under the house and outside areas where pests might thrive, and
Removing any large furniture items or appliances away from walls and corners of rooms.
6. Clean kitchen and bathroom
We advise that you take out any rubbish, especially food scraps prior to a pest treatment.
It’s best to put away food items in the kitchen and toiletries in the bathroom e.g. toothbrushes and soaps in the bathroom, too.
What To Do Before Pest Control
Do you have a pest treatment booked in with the All Corners Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control team and you’ve got more questions about preparing or our process?
Find out more here.
Or, simply give us a call on 0439 722 914. We’ll be happy to answer you queries!
All Corners are the leading Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control professionals for the Brisbane Northside.
With over a decade of experience in these industries, no job is too big or small. We understand your need for quality!
We can help you with Pest and Termite inspections and treatment as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning.
For a free no-obligation quote, call us today on 0439 722 914 or send us an online message here.
Pest Control and Termite Inspection
Have you spotted some unwanted guests crawling or squirming in and around your home?
If you said yes, then it could be time to book in for pest control and termite inspection.
At All Corners Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control our Brisbane team can carry out a pest control treatment and a termite inspection on the same day.
If we do find termites during our inspection, we’ll come back as soon as we possibly can to treat them.
Keep reading as we explain a bit more about our services.
What to Expect During Pest Control and Termite Inspection?
A combined termite inspection and pest control treatment usually takes about an hour and a half – 2 hours.
However, if we do come across any termites it can take much longer, because we’ll want to investigate thoroughly to ascertain just how much damage they’ve caused and to determine the best treatment option.
Brisbane Pest Control
During our general pest control treatments, we target spiders, cockroaches and silverfish.
To rid your home of unwanted visitors, we use the latest treatments including, liquid sprays, dry aerosols and powders.
If need be, we can also create targeted treatments for rodents and fleas.
Learn more about our pest control services here.
Termite Inspection Brisbane
When our pest management technician carries out a termite inspection, we’ll check for any signs of timber decay or damage, or mud tubing.
It is important to be vigilant with inspections and have them done regularly, due to the destructive nature of the pests and the significant damage they can cause to buildings.
If we don’t find termites, we will:
- Highlight any issues which may attract termites
- Recommend ways to reduce the risk of termite attacks
If we do find termites, our termite manager will:
- Identify the species of termite
- Determine the damage caused so far
- Develop an appropriate treatment plan
If we can’t do the treatment that day, we’ll come back as soon as possible to eradicate the pests and prevent further damage.
Pest Control And Termite Inspection
Want to make a booking for pest control and termite inspection?
Get in touch with the qualified technicians at All Corners Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control here.
All Corners are the leading Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control professionals for the Brisbane Northside.
With over a decade of experience in these industries, no job is too big or small. We understand your need for quality!
We can help you with Pest and Termite inspections and treatment as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning.
For a free no-obligation quote, call us today on 0439 722 914 or send us an online message here.