Outside or inside makes the difference
Exterior visits happen without you, while interior work just needs someone to open the door.
Exterior: no.
Leave gates unlocked and pets inside, and we’ll take care of the outside.
Interior: yes.
Someone needs to be there to let the tech in for inside treatment.
You’ll know what we did.
We email a report after each visit covering what we found and treated.
Do I need to be home for pest control? For exterior treatments, no. For interior treatments, someone needs to be home to let the tech in. Either way, you’ll get an emailed report of what was done. That’s part of every visit on our home pest control plans.
Do I need to be home for pest control on the outside?
No, you don’t need to be home for exterior service. Just leave gates unlocked and keep pets inside.
Outside, the tech inspects the yard and entry points, applies a barrier around the home and knocks down webs and nests. None of that needs you there.
When does someone need to be home?
Someone needs to be home whenever the visit includes interior treatment. The tech needs a way in.
That person needs to be 18 or older if they’ll be home alone with the tech. They can let us in and point out problem spots.
Can’t be there? We can use a lockbox or door code for a residential visit when needed. Just let us know when you book.
How long will the visit take?
Your first visit usually takes 45 to 60 minutes. Regular visits after that take about 20 to 30 minutes. Home size and the pest problem drive the time.
You’ll get a 2-hour arrival window, or a 4-hour window if you book online.
We also text you when the tech is on the way, usually about 30 minutes ahead.
Do you have to leave the house during treatment?
Usually not. Most general pest products don’t require you to leave the house.
Severe infestations may need products that do. If that’s the case, your tech talks it through with you before treating, so there are no surprises.
Are kids and pets safe once you’re back?
Yes, kids and pets are fine once the product is dry, usually 15 to 30 minutes. Keep them off treated areas until then.
For exterior visits, that’s another reason to keep dogs inside while we work. Our guide to safe pest control for kids and pets covers more.
How will you know what was done?
We email you a report after each visit. It covers what the tech found, what was treated and any new activity spotted.
We’re paperless, so the report comes by email. That way you stay in the loop, even when you weren’t home. Just make sure we have a good email address on file.
Want the full picture of ongoing service? See what our home pest control plans include. Live in an apartment? Read where pest control sprays in apartments.
Ready to get on the schedule? Call 913-735-5451, answered 24/7, or schedule online. Most services can be scheduled same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you don’t need to be home for exterior pest control. Leave gates unlocked and pets inside, and the tech handles the outside.
Yes, someone needs to be home to let the tech in for interior treatment, and they need to be 18 or older if they’re home alone. Exterior work can happen without anyone there, and a lockbox or door code can work when needed.
A first visit usually takes 45 to 60 minutes, and regular visits take about 20 to 30 minutes. Home size and the type of pest problem affect the time.
Most general pest products don’t require you to leave the house. Severe infestations may need products that do, and your tech discusses it with you first.
Kids and pets are fine once the product is dry, usually 15 to 30 minutes. Keep them off treated areas until then.
