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RESIDENT PREP SHEETRoach treatment

Getting your home ready for roach service

Your community has scheduled pest service for your home. A few simple steps help the technician reach your kitchen and bathrooms and finish the visit inside your service window.

PROPERTY
UNIT
SERVICE DATE
ARRIVAL WINDOW

BEFORE THE VISIT

  1. 1

    Empty the sink cabinets

    Take everything out from under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Set it on a counter or table.

  2. 2

    Wipe up food residue

    Clean crumbs, grease, and spills from counters, the stovetop, and floors. Take out the trash.

  3. 3

    Put food away

    Store food in sealed containers or the refrigerator. Pick up pet food and water bowls.

  4. 4

    Reduce clutter

    Recycle extra cardboard boxes, paper bags, and stacks of paper so cabinets and baseboards are easy to reach.

  5. 5

    Report leaks to management

    Let the office know about drips under sinks, around the toilet, or near the water heater.

  6. 6

    Plan for access

    Be home during the arrival window, or confirm the office has permission to enter. Keep pets in a carrier or a closed room.

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