What to do before Terminix comes?

What to do before Terminix comes depends on the type of service scheduled, but general preparation helps the technician inspect and treat effectively. For general pest control, clean up clutter, especially along baseboards, under sinks, and in garages, so the technician can access cracks and entry points. In the kitchen, clear countertops, store food in sealed containers, clean crumbs and grease, and empty trash. Vacuum floors and carpets to remove pest debris and eggs, and dispose of the vacuum bag outside. Move pets to a safe area, cover fish tanks, and keep children away during treatment until products dry. Note areas where you have seen pest activity to point out during the visit. For specific services, preparation differs, for example for German cockroach treatment you may need to empty kitchen cabinets, for bed bug treatment you will need to wash bedding on high heat, reduce clutter, and pull beds from walls, and for flea treatment you may need to vacuum thoroughly and wash pet bedding. Your local Terminix branch should provide a preparation sheet for your service type, so ask for that in advance and follow it closely.