How do I prepare my house for Orkin?

Preparing your house for an Orkin visit helps the technician inspect and treat effectively and safely. Start by cleaning common areas, removing clutter from floors, under sinks, and along baseboards where pests hide, so the technician can access cracks and entry points. In the kitchen, clear countertops, clean up crumbs and grease, store food in sealed containers, and empty trash. Vacuum floors and carpets to remove pest eggs and debris, then dispose of the vacuum bag outside. For general pest control, you usually do not need to move all furniture, but move items away from walls if instructed. For specific treatments like German cockroaches, you may need to empty kitchen cabinets. For bed bug treatments, you will likely need to wash bedding on hot, reduce clutter, and pull beds away from walls per instructions provided. Keep pets and children away during treatment and until any spray dries, and cover fish tanks and pet food. Ask your local Orkin branch for a preparation checklist specific to your service type, and note any areas where you have seen pest activity to point out during the visit.