Preparing Your Home or Office for Cockroach Baiting

There are a few things you can do to prepare your property for cockroach baiting. Edmonton homeowners and businesses should follow these steps from Premiere Pest Patrol in order to make the cockroach treatment as effective as possible.

Please note: These steps are for cockroach baiting, not spraying.

• Step 1: We will need to access kitchen/bathroom cabinets, cupboards, and closets. They do not need to be empty, but should be clean and tidy.
• Step 2: Remove all open foods from kitchen/bedroom areas, as well as basements. Store foods in sealed containers. Also, all cooking oils and fats (grease) should be stored in sealed containers.
• Step 3: Units must be kept clean of all alternate food sources so the bait will work.
• Step 4: Cockroach bait will be placed in these cabinets and other places throughout the unit.
• Step 5: Ensure kitchen cupboards and doors are accessible.
• Step 6: Remove all articles from the tops of fridge and stove.
• Step 7: Clean stove inside and out.
• Step 8: Ensure all garbage is removed and properly disposed of.
• Step 9: Basement must be accessible to apply the bait near vents, furnace, water heater, and electrical panels.
• Step 10: Move the stove and fridge in order to clean underneath and at the sides.
• Step 11: Report all leaking taps/drainage systems to management, as this is a water source for the cockroaches.

Note: It is not necessary to leave your home or business during this procedure.