What to Expect During Your First Pest Control Treatment

Booking your first pest control treatment can come with a lot of questions: What will they do? Do I need to leave the house? Is it safe for my pets or kids? If you’re new to professional pest control, you’re not alone—and the good news is, the process is simple, straightforward, and designed to give you peace of mind from the very first visit.

Here’s exactly what to expect when Elevate Pest Control arrives for your first service.

Meeting your new pest control company should feel like gaining a trusted partner for your home

Step 1: We Start with a Conversation

Before we even treat, we ask questions. What pests have you been seeing? How long has it been going on? Have you tried anything on your own? This helps us understand your situation and tailor our approach to your specific needs—because no two homes are the same.

Step 2: Full Property Inspection

We’ll walk the property—inside and out—to look for signs of activity, potential entry points, harborage areas, nests, webs, and more. This includes:

• Cracks in the foundation or siding

• Overgrown vegetation or mulch beds

• Spider webs, wasp nests, and ant trails

• Moisture issues in kitchens, bathrooms, or garages

This inspection helps us determine where pests are getting in—and why.

Step 3: Interior Treatment (If Needed)

If we find pest activity inside, we’ll carefully treat targeted areas such as:

• Baseboards and corners

• Under sinks and appliances

• Garage entry points

• Behind toilets or water heaters

We avoid over-spraying. Our goal is to eliminate activity with minimal disruption and maximum effectiveness. If no interior activity is found, we typically won’t treat inside at all unless you request it.

Step 4: Exterior Barrier Application

This is where most of the work happens. We treat the entire foundation perimeter, doors, windows, and key areas like:

• Driveways and patios

• Eaves and soffits

• Trash areas and utility connections

• De-webbing around entry points

Our exterior barrier is designed to stop pests before they enter, and we reinforce it during each follow-up visit to keep protection consistent year-round.

Step 5: What Happens After the Treatment

You’ll receive a summary of what we did, what we found, and what to watch for next. We’ll also explain what to expect over the next few days—because in some cases, you might see more pest activity at first as hidden bugs are flushed out.

You’ll also get clear instructions about any safety precautions (usually minimal or none at all). Most customers can stay home during the treatment, and pets just need to be kept away from treated areas until they dry.

A Note on Re-Service and Guarantees

With Elevate Pest Control, your service includes free re-treatments between scheduled visits if pests return. That way, you’re not just hoping things get better—you’re backed by a guarantee that they will.

Ready for Your First Pest Control Treatment? We’ve Got You.

Pest problems can feel overwhelming, but the fix doesn’t have to be. We’ve designed our process to be thorough, safe, and customer-focused—so you can feel confident about your home again.

Have questions before your first pest control treatment? Reach out anytime. Or better yet, schedule your first visit with Elevate today.