Nobody looks forward to pest control treatment – especially the pests!

Learn what to expect from your treatment, how to best prepare for treatment, safety precautions to take, and answers to common questions about pest control.

How to Prepare for Pest Control Service

Here’s what you need to know before, during, and after a safe, effective pest control treatment.

Prior to Treatment

If you are currently experiencing pests in your home, make sure to note where you have seen them; you’ll want to show the technicians these spots. If you can move any small items away from the impacted area, it will make the treatment go faster.

During the First Visit

You will get a text message alerting you on the estimated arrival time. Your technician will introduce themself when they arrive.

They will interview you to get a better idea of problem areas and the type of pests that you are seeing. This will help them determine the best treatment.

After the Treatment

It is best to wait until the treatments dry before you let pets or children play in the treated area. Keep a lookout for any new signs of pest; follow the recommendation left by your technician and call us right away if pests continue after that. Result time vary from pest to pest.

100% Pest Free Guarantee

When you call a pest exterminator, you expect them to do their job and eliminate the pests for good.

At Akita, once the initial pest problem is resolved, we’ll work to implement permanent solutions – including building repairs, landscape changes, or removing harborage and/or food sources.

If a pest problem happens to arise between visits, we will re-treat at no additional cost.

Industry Leading Safety Practices

At Akita Pest Control, we make safety a core component of how we run our business.

  • Each week, our team meets for a training seminar on how to properly handle and apply treatments.
  • Our in-house quality control staff ensures all technicians comply with our well-established safety policies and procedures.
  • We use only EPA-tested and approved treatments, rigorously following the labeling for safe and effective application.
  • All Akita Pest Control technicians complete extensive training and achieve certifications before they perform any on-site applications.

Common Questions About Our Treatments

Can I stay at home during a pest control treatment?

You can remain at home for most pest control treatments. Treatments for fleas, bedbugs, and certain fly treatments may require you to leave the premises; you will receive specific instructions before this treatment.

Is there an odor with pest control treatments?

While most our pest control treatments are odorless, some do carry a slight odor. Any odors will usually dissipate within an hour.

Are pest control treatments safe for my pets?

Yes, our pest control treatments are pet friendly. If we are applying treatments outdoors, we ask that you keep your pet indoors or on a leash and away from the treated areas until they completely dry.

Are pest control treatments safe for my children?

Yes, our pest control treatments are safe for children. Most indoor treatments are applied in cracks, gaps, and wall voids, out of the reach of young children. As a precaution, we ask you to keep your children away from treated areas until they dry.

Have a Question for Us?

If you’re not quite ready to schedule a service appointment, you can call 717-775-7378 or send us a message using the form on our Contact page. We will be happy to answer your questions!

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