Preparing an apartment for pest treatment starts with instructions agreed with your technician. Methods used against cockroaches, bed bugs and other insects differ, so there is no universal checklist for every apartment. This guide helps you organise the visit; instructions for the specific treatment and the product label always take priority.
1. Describe the problem in advance
Tell the company where and when you see insects, how long the problem has continued and which products you have already used. A photograph, if you can take one, helps the technician identify the pest. Provide the number of rooms and approximate floor area.
Ask which areas will be treated and exactly what you need to prepare. Emptying every cupboard, dismantling furniture or moving textiles is not automatically necessary. Carry out only the agreed preparation to avoid moving belongings unnecessarily.
2. Prepare the kitchen and personal belongings
Remove food from the treatment area or protect it as instructed. Agree how to store dishes, children’s toys and personal items with the technician. Remove food residue and take out the rubbish. If you find a dripping leak, arrange for it to be repaired.
3. Provide access to work areas
Clear walkways and point out where you have noticed insects. Do not dismantle heavy appliances or fitted furniture yourself. First establish whether they need to be moved and who will do it.
4. Discuss arrangements for children and pets
Tell the technician in advance about children and pets, including aquariums. Their presence in the treatment area and return must follow the instructions for the product being used. Plan visitors and your family’s day after these requirements are clear.
5. Obtain re-entry and cleaning instructions
The time before returning after pest treatment depends on the product and method. The disappearance of an odour alone does not mean you may return. Ask for precise instructions in advance: when you can enter, whether ventilation is needed and which surfaces should be cleaned before use.
Clarify where immediate wet cleaning should be avoided so it does not interfere with the agreed treatment. Do not add another insecticide on your own initiative. Contact the service provider if anything is unclear.
A short checklist for arranging the visit
Record five points: the treatment method; your preparation tasks; departure and re-entry requirements; cleaning afterwards; and the conditions for assessing results and arranging a repeat visit. This list is especially useful if you rent out the apartment or someone else will meet the technician.
Frequently asked questions
Must everything be removed from the home?
No. Preparation depends on the method and the problem. Before moving items, agree with the technician what should stay in place and what should be packed.
How many hours must we leave the apartment?
There is no universal number of hours. Obtain the specific time from the company before work starts, in accordance with the instructions for the product used.
Planning pest treatment in Tbilisi — CSMG
Contact us and describe your apartment and the problem. Ask about cockroach control and the factors that determine the cost of treatment.
CSMG: 555 972 994 · crystalsmgroup@gmail.com
General safety resources: EPA — the dos and don’ts of pest control and pesticide safety tips. These resources do not replace the instructions for a specific product.
Related: cockroach control and treatment cost factors.