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Bed Bug Preparation Sheet

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  1. Prepare the Bedroom Area - Strip the bed(s) and launder all sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. Remove all items from underneath the bed. Clear out belongings in Closet, Dresser Drawers, and Nightstands. Remove the drapes from windows. Place all fabric items in large heavy-duty plastic trash bags and seal each bag. Leave all sealed bags inside the bedroom and leave in the room during course of the treatment.
  2. Inspect/Discard Unnecessary Belongings -Discard cardboard boxes, paper and plastic bags, newspapers, magazines, and similar items that are in any potentially infested room(s) that show any sign of infestation.
    • Unsalvageable upholstery will be determined upon the bed-bug inspection. If unsalvageable, items must be discarded properly.
  3. Vacuum - Vacuum all rooms where bedbug activity was found. Including the floors, mattresses, bedsprings, couches, chairs, closets, and dresser drawers.Vacuum bags are to be placed in a sealed plastic bag and discarded outside immediately after vacuuming.
  4. Clear the space along Baseboards of any area/room where activity has been found- The space must be accessible for the technician to service. No belongings should be in the way of walk ways or along walls in rooms where bed-bug activity has been seen.
  5. Remove trash and/or debris from inside and outside of home
  6. Sensitive belongings should be kept in a protected area and/or covered - items you may wish to protect such as your children's toys, baby bottles, pet food, dish ware, utensils, etc. can be placed above ground level and covered with a sheet or blanket.
  7. Sensitive to Treatment - If you are pregnant/expecting, have any Immune or Respiratory Health Condition please notify Gladiator Pest Control so that treatment can be modified.
    • You may wipe down the kitchen surfaces with soap and water after the evacuation period has been followed.
  8. Evacuation Requirement - There is a 4 Hour Evacuation Period for people and pets to avoid any exposure to the treatment. If there are any pet fish, then the air pump should be shut off and the fish tank should be covered by a sheet or other covering.
  9. Refrain from Self-Treating-Do not use any other chemicals or store-bought pest control products throughout the course of our service as they will interfere with our treatment plan.
  10. Post-Treatment- Wash all fabric items that were placed in heavy-duty plastic trash bags on High Heat and dry all items on High Heat as well.
    • We recommend covering the mattress with a bedbug mattress cover as a preventative measure (optional)
  11. Re-treatments - If you spot bedbug activity after 2 weeks from when the service was provided, contact Gladiator Pest Control to schedule a re-treatment that may or may not require full preparation.
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    Mice and rats can enter your property through surprisingly small cracks, making themselves comfortable in attics, basements, and behind your walls. Because these pests are nocturnal, it might be hard to spot them, however, there are a few clear signs to look out for if you suspect you have a rodent infestation, including:

    • Tears, rips, or bites in food packaging
    • An unpleasant and pungent musky odor—a telltale sign of droppings, urine, or dead rodents in your home
    • Small brown or black droppings, resembling the size of grains of rice, around your attic or basement
    • Gnaw marks on wires, furniture, fabric, or insultation
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    While accessible at nearly every grocery store or hardware store, not all store-bought pest controls are created equally. Some products use an insufficient level of the chemicals needed to exterminate pests, others are not targeted to specific infestation you are facing—leading to ineffective treatments. For example, using Aerosol won’t work against cockroaches. Additionally, most of the store-bought treatments aren’t endorsed by industry institutions like IPM and the EPA.

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  • Do I Need Pest Control in Winter?

    Unfortunately, yes. While most flying insects are associated with the summer months, ground pests such as rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and bed bugs seek out the warmth of your home for protection, so many property owners will see a spike in pest activity during winter months if left untreated.

  • How to Tell if I Have a Bed Bug Infestation?

    Bed bugs are incredibly small, making them challenging to identify until you experience the negative side effects of their presence. With over a decade of experience treating for bed bugs, we have helped thousands of property owners identify bed bug infestations.

    7 warning signs of a bed bug infestation:

    1. You have small, itchy bumps on your body
    2. You notice small red or rusty brown stains on your sheets
    3. You have recently purchased secondhand furniture and brought it into your home without washing it
    4. There appears to be light brown flakes (bed bug casings) on your bedding, furniture, or clothing
    5. Dark spots the size of a period on your fabrics
    6. You notice pale white circles (eggs and eggshells) around the baseboard of your bed
    7. You spot live bed bugs
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    The lifecycle of pests is quick and persistent. So, if you are suffering from a particularly bad infestation, it might take multiple visits to ensure there are no hidden eggs or nymphs present. To keep pest infestations at bay, Gladiator Pest Control offers a variety of ongoing treatment plans to help our neighbors avoid these troubling infestations, including quarterly, bi-monthly, and monthly solutions.