BEDBUG Extermination Preparation Sheet
BEFORE TREATMENT:
1. Remove clutter from floors and away from walls.
2. Launder bed linens, bedspread, etc. in “hot” water. Leave bed unmade.
3. Wash clothes in “hot” water or have them dry cleaned, if required. After cleaned, store in sealed garbage bags or zip lock bags.
4. Remove all items from furniture (nightstands, dressers, desks, etc.). All drawers must be treated. Clean each piece, place in a plastic bag and then seal it tightly.
5. Closets must be completely emptied. All clothing, shoes, boxes, suitcases, etc., must be removed.
6. Remove and/or loosen all switch plates from outlets and light switches.
7. Remove any items that are mounted to the walls (i.e. – pictures, mirrors, but do not remove these items from the room). Clean each piece, place in a plastic bag and then seal it tightly.
8. Furniture should be removed at least 2 feet from the wall.
9. Bags, hats, shoes, books, magazines, papers, etc., must be thoroughly inspected and vacuumed, if possible, before being stored away.
10. All books should be removed from shelves. Books should be inspected and vacuumed, if possible, before storing them away.
11. (Every day) Vacuum bag must be discarded outside, immediately after use.
12. Purchase covers for mattress and box spring. Mattress covers can be purchased from Pest Control in Queens, NY.
13. Arrangements must be made to have any pets out of the apartment prior to treatment. Water filters on fish tanks must be turned off and the fish tank covered properly. 14. Please remember to safeguard all valuables and remove all breakables from all treatable areas.
15. Make sure the technician has access to all rooms and closets to be sure that an inspection and treatment can be done properly.
AFTER 1st TREATMENT:
1. Open as many windows as possible (weather permitting).
2. Leave your home for 4 hours, or until the spray has dried. Keep pets and children off treated surfaces until the spray has dried. Any infants, pregnant women, or anyone with respiratory issues must be out of the unitfor 48 hours after treatment.
3. Allow mattresses to dry completely before putting mattress covers on.
4. Do not mop floor for 2-3 weeks
AFTER 2nd TREATMENT:
1. You should leave your home for 4 hours.
2. You may start to put your belongings back in place. Your clothing can go back into the closets and drawers. You can return books to the bookshelves.
Note! It is not uncommon to be bitten following treatment. You need to give the treatment time to work; at least 7-10 days. If instructions are not followed, you will significantly reduce the chances of eliminating the bedbug problem.
Note! DO NOT UNPACK ANY ITEMS UNTIL THE BED BUG PROBLEM HAS BEEN ERADICATED.
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