When you have a pest infestation problem and you need your home treated by exterminators, be aware of the places that they will spray. That way, you can remove items such as food, kitchen utensils, bedding, or toys before the treatment takes place. (Of course, all humans and pets should leave the house until the sprayinghas been safely completed.)

Here are the places that exterminators are likely to spray inside your home :

Insect hiding places. Insects tend to be fond of dark, hidden places, such as the back of closets, under the refrigerator, or in a crawlspace. These will be on the pest control expert’s checklist of where to spray.

Potential entrances. Unwanted bugs can be very clever at finding their way into your home. That’s why the exterminators should spray around exterior doors and windows, and also any cracks or perforations in the walls.

Damp areas. Many insects instinctivelyseek out moisture. Therefore, exterminators usually spray damp locations likebasement floors, around plumbing pipes, or in undersink areas.

Specific materials.Your insect pests may be “specialists.” For example, carpenter ants like to hang out close to wood or paper. Fleas enjoy nestling in carpet. If you are bothered by one of these species, their favorite haunts will need to be sprayed.

Anywhere signs of infestation are visible. Sometimes, it’s obvious where the pests are concentrated. The perfect example is visible roach egg cases or ant mounds inside your home.