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Pest Control (main) : Pest Control Checklist
Pest Control Checklist
Use our handy checklist to enjoy a pest-free living space. Whether you are hiring a professional pest controller or opting for DIY.
Engaging a professional pest controller
1 week before
- Identify the pest
- Assess extent of infestation
- Visit Compare Quotes for three instant online quotes
- Complete reference checks on your potential pest controller
- Ensure your pest controller is licensed, insured and guarantees their work
- Select and book pest controller
On the day
- Clear all floor services• Store and seal all consumable goods
- Store all plants outside
- Switch off all electrics
- Close all cupboards and drawers
- Be home to meet pest controller
- Walk pest controller through your home identifying pest infestations
- Take yourself, your family and pets out while the pest controller does their stuff
DIY pest control checklist
Getting started
- Identify the pest
- Identify an effective treatment option. Remember there is no ‘one size fits all’ pest treatment.
- Purchase required pest treatment.
- Get familiar with correct storage, handling, application and disposal requirements of your pest treatment
- Word yourself up on first aid instructions accompanying your pest treatment
Preparing your home for pest control
Follow first 5 dot points under ‘On the Day’ above
Pest treatment application
- Apply pest treatment according to instructions
- Wear long sleeved shirt, pants, gloves and closed-toe shoes
After pest treatment application
- Rinse tools/equipment three times• Wash hands thoroughly
- Remove/rinse footwear worn during application
- Wash clothes separately from your regular washing
- Store left-over pest treatment according to instructions
Prevent pest return
- Identify and repair pest entry points to your home• Eliminate pest food/water supplies, most commonly found:
- Behind the fridge and oven
- Under the kitchen sink
- Reduce clutter – a favourite pest hiding place
- Seal and store all food
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