Preparation for Bed Bug Service

To provide the best possible outcome, it is essential that area(s) to be treated are properly prepared prior to Anderson Pest Solutions arrival to perform service. This shall include the initial service as well as all follow-up services. The following items shall be completed by the client prior to the Bed Bug service. Please note that your technician will not be able to perform the service or at a minimum the service will be compromised if the areas are not prepared properly. If more time is needed to complete the below items, please contact Anderson Pest Solutions at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled service date at 1-630-834-3300.

1. All beds must be stripped down to the bare sleeping surface. Place sheets, blankets and bedding in sealed heavy duty plastic bags to be laundered.

2. Empty dressers and nightstands; placing clothing in sealed heavy duty plastic bags to be laun- dered. Any other items are to be placed in the middle of the floor.

3. All pictures are to be removed from the walls and placed in the middle of the floor of the unit / room.

4. All clutter from closet floors and under furniture is to be removed and placed in the middle of the floor.

5. Pull furniture away from walls for access to baseboards and electrical outlets.

6. Empty all suitcases and place any clothing in sealed heavy duty plastic bags to be laundered. Other items are to be placed in the middle of the floor.

7. Stuffed animals, pet bedding, shoes and other small washable items are to be placed in sealed heavy duty plastic bags to be laundered.

8. Client shall launder all items as follows: Transport items to the laundry in sealed heavy duty plastic bags. Do not reuse the plastic bags after laundering the items since Bed Bugs/eggs may have crawled or fallen off inside the bag. The laundering process will consist of drying the items for 30 minutes on high heat (120 degrees F minimum). This will kill Bed Bugs and their eggs. Only items that can stand the high heat of a dryer should be placed in the dryer. Anderson Pest Solutions is not respon- sible for damage to items that are placed in the dryer.

9. People and pets must vacate the unit during service and remain out of the unit for a minimum of 4 hours after the service is completed.

10. Infested items to be disposed of should not be removed until they are completely sealed.

11. Infant cribs and mattresses will only be visually inspected by Anderson. No pesticide application will be made on infant cribs or mattresses. Client is responsible for cleaning and/or disposal of infant crib and mattress.

Warning: Removing infested items from the infested Unit/Room may increase the spreading of your Bed Bug problem. Do not remove items from infested rooms except those that have been properly placed in sealed heavy duty plastics bags to be laundered.