Protocols

The treatment is humane and pet-friendly, and you may remain in the home while it is being performed. Feel free to ask any questions that you may have.

Please read thoroughly! Print off this page as a checklist if needed.

Empty all cabinets and place all non-perishable food and dishes/utensils on a table or a place away from target areas. If placed in close proximity to the kitchen, cover its contents.
Clean all counter tops off and wipe them down to a clean status. Do all dishes in the sink. Thoroughly clean the sink. Do not clean the back splashes until the roaches are gone.
We will need access under all sinks as well due to the moisture and pipe accesses that are located in there.
For the bathroom: remove toothbrushes or any other items that may enter your mouth for your own safety. Storing them in a Zip-loc bag is fine. Double check for possible contamination after spray.
All base boards and outlets in the home must be accessible. Closets, pantry, and laundry room are to be included with the rest of the home. Vacuum all carpet, furniture, under furniture, and under cushions. Sweep, but do not mop, the floors.
Do not wipe down counter tops or cabinets. Leave 1in of countertop and back splashes with chemical on them until pests are no longer present. Do not remove any bait.
If you regularly receive delivery boxes or shop at stores that you bring your products home in boxes (Aldi, Sam's, Costco, etc), immediately throw the boxes away. Roaches are sneaky hitch hikers!

Your effort to maintain cleanliness is needed. After treatment, you cannot go on cruise control. You must do your part to make sure that the treatment put down lasts. Keeping your home free from food particles is the best approach to making it roach free. Clean your counter tops, wash the dishes as soon as a meal is over, and take your trash out regularly. Don't let clutter build up.

A roach may not come out of hiding for 30 days for water and 60 days for food. Usually in 7-10 days after initial treatment, roaches will hatch in inaccessible-to-spray locations. They will be babies with the adults that come back out. If this happens, then a respray will be needed. You will be required to prepare your home in the same manner if necessary.

Sanitizing and de-cluttering the home removes food sources that the roaches eat. When there is an absence of such food sources, the roaches will eat more of the bait, resulting in better control.

We cannot guarantee complete initial treatment due to the hatching rate of hidden eggs within walls and cabinets. If additional treatments are needed, there will be additional charges.

Accurate Pest Control may refuse to treat the home if we feel the treatment will not be effective due to areas being not prepared! Your cooperation is required and appreciated in the steps to make your home comfortable.

We are available if you have any questions regarding the steps prior to treatment. Please give us a call at 417-340-8008 or use the contact form on the Home page.