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HOW TO PREPARE AN APARTMENT FOR DISINFESTATION?

13 Aug

Prepare the room for cockroach and bed bug treatment:

  • Treatment takes from 30 minutes
  • If possible, move furniture away from the wall for 30 to 40 centimeters
  • Damp mopping of the floors of dust and debris
  • Dry any water stains in the bathroom, toilet and kitchen
  • In the bathroom, put away personal hygiene products in a bag (toothbrushes, towels)
  • Put food in the fridge
  • Cover children’s toys
  • Put the animal bowls and trays away in bags, cover the aquarium and turn off the filter.

Under no circumstances should you do that!

  • Clean, put away, take out tableware, books, etc. As you may evacuate the cockroaches for the duration of the cuticle treatment and then bring them back into the room.

After treatment:

  • clean the floor and other surfaces and then discard any dead insects;
  • vacuum the floor, upholstered furniture, skirting boards and carpets;
  • if your clothes have been treated during the disinfestation, they should then be washed thoroughly at a high temperature of approximately 60+ degrees Celsius. Remember to remove the tulle and curtains, bedspreads and bed linen, and wash it all.
  • wipe the hand contact areas – worktops, door handles, hand-level moldings, consoles and the like – with a mild alkaline solution, ensure you wear your hand gloves!
  • only clean the floors where you walk. Do not clean walls, skirting boards, radiators, hard-to-reach places for 3 weeks
  • after treatment, ensure that the flat is ventilated for at least two hours.

Questions and Answers

  1. Can you stay in the apartment after disinsection? No, contact with treated surfaces is dangerous until the room is ventilated and cleaned wet.
  2. How long does it take for cockroaches to die after treatment? Usually from a few hours to a couple of weeks (depending on the product).
  3. When can I wash the floors after disinsection? 2–3 hours after ventilation (wipe only contact areas; do not touch baseboards and corners for at least 2–3 weeks).
  4. Is it necessary to re-treat the apartment for cockroaches? Yes, after 14–21 days to destroy the offspring hatched from eggs.
  5. How to prepare the apartment for bedbug treatment? Empty closets, move furniture away from walls, wash textiles at 60°C or higher, and remove covers.
  6. What to do after cockroach disinsection? Ventilate the room, wipe down work surfaces, limit access to water and food, and perform a deep cleaning after a couple of weeks.
  7. Is disinsection safe for children? Yes, if certified products are used and safety rules are followed after treatment.
  8. Can treatment be carried out if there are pets? Pets must be removed from the premises during treatment and until the apartment is fully ventilated.
  9. Why do cockroaches continue to appear after treatment? They may come from neighbors or ventilation, or hatch from eggs that the product did not affect.
  10. Is it necessary to wash clothes after disinsection? Only items that were left open in the treated area (wash at 60°C).
  11. How to prepare the kitchen for insect treatment? Put all dishes and food into airtight bags and empty the kitchen cabinets.
  12. What should not be done after disinsection? Do not wash all surfaces immediately (especially baseboards), do not stay in the room without ventilation, and do not ignore personal hygiene rules.
  13. How long does the product remain active after treatment? From a few weeks to several months (depending on the type of product).
  14. Can I ventilate the apartment immediately after treatment? You must wait for the time specified by the exterminator (usually 1–3 hours).
  15. Do I need to leave the apartment for 24 hours? It is recommended, but the minimum required is the time specified by the specialist (usually 3 to 6 hours).
  16. How to prepare furniture for disinsection? Remove items from inside, move furniture away from walls if possible, and ensure access to all cracks and crevices.
  17. When can I return home after treatment? After ventilation (usually 3–6 hours, depending on the product).
  18. Does cleaning before disinsection improve efficiency? Yes, it provides better access to areas where insects congregate.
  19. Do I need to throw away food after treatment? If it was airtight or stored in cabinets, no. If it was left open, yes.
  20. How to know if the disinsection was successful? By the absence of new insects (alive or dead) for 2–3 weeks.