When you have a pest control problem, your kitchen is likely to be a significant problem area. As a source of food and water, it’s a magnet for cockroaches and other pests. You should always follow any pre- and post-treatment guidelines offered by your exterminator to resolve the infestation fully. Here are some steps to make the treatment process easier.

3 Steps for Prepping Your Kitchen for an Exterminator 

1. Clean Up Food

All food products should be cleaned up and safely stored away before the exterminator arrives. Double-check food that has been left out for signs of contamination from pests and throw out any affected products. Storing and covering food items during the treatment will prevent potential exposure to pest control products.

2. Move Appliances

The spaces between appliances and the walls offer dark, snug areas that pests will often use for shelter. Before the exterminator arrives, pull kitchen appliances away from the walls so that you can clean the areas behind them. This will also make it easier for the exterminator to apply any treatment products.

3. Clean Counters & Floors

It may seem counterintuitive to clean the floors and countertops before a pest control visit. However, removing visible pests and debris will make treatment applications more effective. It will also minimize the chance of pests spreading even more before treatments can be performed.

Get in the habit of regularly cleaning areas that have had pest outbreaks in the past. Good hygiene and sanitation help treatments work more efficiently and eliminate food debris that attracts pests to the kitchen in the first place.

From roaches to mice, Ray’s Property Maintenance & Pest Control in Rochester, NY, will remove unwanted pests from your kitchen. Serving Monroe County for over 18 years, their team provides prompt and efficient work that will leave your home clean and pest-free. To learn more about their pest control services, visit them online or call (585) 301-5811.