Professional pest removal services help you relax after a pest problem has stressed you out. These services are absolutely necessary if you have a pest problem and want to make sure it gets handled properly, but there are a few things you’ll want to do once the pest control team leaves. Here are some of the most important ones.
- Wash clothing and bedding. This is important even if you don’t think pests were in your bedroom. You never know where a pest traveled when it was living in your home, so to be on the safe side, be sure to wash all clothing and bedding, as well as anything you know pests got into.
- Throw out contaminated food. Pests are drawn to food, and if anything was left out for a pest to get into, it’s best to consider it contaminated. Eating contaminated food can get you very sick, and disposing of potentially contaminated food, including pet food, is one of the first things pest removal teams will tell you to do.
- Address any damages. If your home has taken on any property damages, such as chewed wiring or gnawed wood, be sure to have them addressed as soon as possible. Some damages can lead to unsafe situations.
- Listen to what your exterminator tells you. Your exterminator will have specific advice for you and your home based on what they learn about your situation. For example, once they identify the most likely entry points for pests, they’ll likely recommend having those points sealed. They’re the pest control experts, so be sure to listen to what they tell you if you want to avoid infestations in the future.
Our pest removal team will restore your peace of mind when pests have run loose in your home. Contact us here at Green Services Termite & Pest Control to learn more about why we’re the best pest removal team in the area.