What to Expect After a Common Insect Service:

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1. INCREASED ACTIVITY (First 2 Weeks)

  • You may notice an uptick in insect activity after the treatment. This is a positive sign—it means that they are being flushed from their hiding spots and being exposed to the product much quicker.

  • I applied both a repellent product, which works to keep insects out of eating areas, and a residual product that is not an immediate "knockdown" solution. The residual treatment is designed to work over time. Insects will be exposed to the product and carry it back to the colony or nest, effectively eradicating the remaining insects. This ensures a thorough and permanent treatment.

2. TIMELINE OF RESULTS

  • 1-2 Weeks (3-4 in cold weather): You may still be seeing insects sporadically.

  • 4-6 Weeks (6-8 in cold weather): The infestation will be fully resolved.

  • Note: In cases of heavy infestations, these timelines may extend slightly.

5. Cleaning & Prevention

  • Clean Up Stragglers: After treatment you can clean eating surfaces and rid them of any insects you see. We don’t want them around your food areas, however, we want them to be able to roam freely everywhere else so that they can transfer the products back to the colony or nest, as we discussed above.

  • Eliminate Food & Water Sources: dirty dishes in sink; food & spilled liquid on counters; candy wrappers or snack remnants in bedrooms; bird seed & pet food stored in the pantry, garage, or basement; pet food & water bowls; etc.

If you have any additional questions don’t hesitate to contact me.