2. Instructions
Before the Pest Control visit
- Please remove all contaminated bedding and clothing (both your own and your pet's) from the property in black bags. This should be then be washed on a hot washing machine cycle if possible.
- Throw the black bags away in your bin outside. Do not use them again.
- Please remove sofa cushions, soft furnishings and mattresses. Stand these up against the walls ready for treatment.
- Move all furniture away from walls to allow the best possible access to all areas.
- Remove pets from the property before the treatment. Remove or cover aquariums and fish tanks.
- Also remove any pet food, bedding, water bowls and toys.
- Treat all pets using an approved veterinary product and keep them out of the property during treatments.
- You will need to leave the property during treatment, and not return until the property is completely dry.
After the Pest Control visit
- If wet treatment has been used, do not vacuum for 14 days after treatment, as this will remove the insecticide on carpets and floor coverings
- Let the treatment dry out completely (approx 2 hours) and then ventilate the room(s) thoroughly before allowing pets to return.
- Clean up any dead fleas on surfaces and floors and dispose of in external bins.
- Monitor your home and your pets for re-infestations.
- Carry out periodic flea treatments on all pets.