What to Do Before Scorpion Control Treatment
Easy scorpion extermination prep steps to protect your home, family, and pets
How to Prepare Your Home for Scorpion Control Treatment
Welcome, and thank you for choosing All Clear Pest Control! To get the best results from your scorpion treatment, here are a few simple steps to prepare your home. Don’t worry—these are quick, easy, and help us serve you better.
1. Tidy Up Indoors
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Clear floors: Pick up clothes, shoes, toys, and pet bowls from floors—especially along walls and in closets where scorpions may hide.
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Move small furniture: Slide light items (like trash cans, nightstands, or small shelves) a few inches from walls. This helps us treat baseboards and corners.
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Vacuum and sweep: Especially in bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms. Clean floors allow our treatment to reach scorpion hiding spots.
2. Make the Exterior Accessible
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Unlock gates and side yards: Make sure we can access backyard areas, garages, and sheds.
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Clear away debris: Remove leaves, piles of wood, stones, or clutter from around your home’s foundation—these are prime scorpion hiding places.
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Trim vegetation: If possible, trim bushes and shrubs so they don’t touch the house.
3. Secure Food and Pet Items
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Store food and dishes: Put away open food, pet bowls, and water dishes until treatment is complete and dry.
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Cover or remove pet bedding and toys: Especially if your pets sleep near exterior doors or in garages.
4. Secure Pets and People
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Keep pets and kids inside during treatment: For safety, please keep pets and children indoors and away from treated areas until surfaces are dry (usually 1–2 hours).
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Fish tanks or reptile cages: Cover aquariums and turn off air pumps briefly, if possible.
5. After Treatment
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Ventilate: Open windows or run fans if you’re sensitive to odors—though our products are low-odor and family-safe.
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Leave webs and dead bugs: Don’t sweep away webs or dead insects right away—this helps us gauge the effectiveness of your service.
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Monitor and call us: If you see scorpions or activity after treatment, let us know! We’re here to help and provide free follow-up as needed.
FAQs
Is it safe for my family and pets?
Absolutely! Our products are EPA-approved, applied by licensed pros, and safe for your family when used as directed.
How long should I stay off treated areas?
Usually 1–2 hours, or until surfaces are dry. We’ll let you know if there are special instructions.
Will scorpions die right away?
Some may die within hours; others might take a day or two. It’s normal to see a few after treatment as they come in contact with the product.
Thank you for helping us keep your home scorpion-free!
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We’re here to help. If you have concerns or special instructions, just let your technician know or call us.
