Bed bug treatment preparation checklist

To ensure compliance, walk through the checklist with residents in person and explain why each step matters for successful treatment. Provide the checklist well in advance (at least 3-5 days), offer assistance to elderly or disabled residents, and conduct a pre-treatment inspection. Consider taking photos of properly prepared areas as examples to share.

Identify which specific steps they can’t complete and why. For elderly or disabled residents, arrange assistance through property management or social services. For items requiring laundering, suggest commercial laundry services or community resources. Document all accommodation efforts and communicate these challenges to your pest control provider to adjust treatment accordingly.

Medications and pets require special attention because pest control treatments use chemicals that can be harmful if ingested or absorbed. Medications might become contaminated, while pets can track chemicals throughout the home or suffer adverse health effects. These sections ensure resident safety and prevent treatment chemicals from being spread to untreated areas, which would reduce effectiveness.

Complete the checklist during pre-treatment inspections, taking photos of properly prepared areas. Have residents sign the completed checklist acknowledging their preparation efforts. Save these records with treatment documentation from your pest control provider. This creates a compliance record that protects you if treatment failures occur due to preparation issues.