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APVMA-approved products applied with calibrated equipment.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">How Does Pest Control Work<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"wrap hero-in\">\n    <div class=\"cat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\"><path d=\"M9 11l3 3L22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg>Process &amp; Frequency<\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"h1\">How Does Pest Control Work? Process Explained<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"meta-row\">\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>Updated May 2026<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg>9 min read<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>Response Pest Control<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"art\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"qs\"><p>Quick answer: Professional pest control follows a 4-stage process: inspection of all property areas, pest identification and treatment planning, targeted treatment matched to the specific pest and location, and a follow-up visit to confirm resolution. The method used depends entirely on what pest is present and where it is living.<\/p><\/div>\n\n    <p>Most people book pest control and let the technician get on with it, which is perfectly reasonable. But understanding what actually happens during a treatment helps you prepare correctly, know what to expect, and recognise when the process has been done properly versus when corners have been cut. This guide explains every stage of the professional pest control process as it applies to Brisbane and south east Queensland properties.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>The 4-Stage Professional Pest Control Process<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"steps\">\n      <div class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <h3>Inspection<\/h3>\n          <p>Before any product is applied, the technician inspects all accessible areas of the property: internal rooms with focus on kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry; subfloor if accessible; roof void; external perimeter including garden edges, weep holes, and waste areas. The inspection identifies active pests, harborage sites, entry points, and conducive conditions (moisture, debris, food sources). Skipping the inspection and going straight to treatment is the most common cause of ineffective pest control.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <h3>Identification and treatment planning<\/h3>\n          <p>Pest species are identified from direct observation, frass, shed skins, droppings, webbing, or damage patterns. The correct treatment method, product selection, and application zones are determined based on species behaviour, infestation severity, life stage (adult vs egg), and property type. German cockroaches require gel bait in harbourage zones, not spray. Australian cockroaches respond to surface spray. Rodents require bait station placement at identified run points. Using the wrong method for the identified pest is one of the most common DIY failure modes. Full pest guides are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\">responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <h3>Targeted treatment<\/h3>\n          <p>Treatment is applied using the method and product matched to each pest and each zone. A standard general pest treatment for a Brisbane house applies different treatments in different areas simultaneously: gel bait in kitchen harbourage zones, residual pyrethroid or fipronil spray to internal skirting boards and wall junctions, dust to roof void and subfloor, and a heavier residual spray to external perimeter, garden edges, and weep holes. Not all areas receive the same product or application method. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/services\/\">services overview<\/a> for what is included in each program type.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-body\">\n          <h3>Follow-up and prevention advice<\/h3>\n          <p>For German cockroaches, bed bugs, and rodents, a second visit 3-4 weeks after the initial treatment confirms resolution and addresses any hatch from egg capsules or pupae that survived the first visit. For general pest programs, the follow-up may be the next scheduled quarterly visit. The technician also provides specific prevention advice based on the conducive conditions identified during inspection: moisture sources, entry points, food storage, and landscaping factors that increase reinfestation risk.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Where Treatment Is Applied<\/h2>\n    <p>A quality general pest treatment covers six distinct zones, each receiving the appropriate product and application method for that environment.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"zones\">\n      <div class=\"zone\"><div class=\"zone-ic\">\ud83c\udf73<\/div><div class=\"zone-nm\">Kitchen<\/div><div class=\"zone-d\">Gel bait in hinge cavities, under sink, behind appliances<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"zone\"><div class=\"zone-ic\">\ud83d\udebf<\/div><div class=\"zone-nm\">Bathrooms<\/div><div class=\"zone-d\">Spray to wall junctions, under vanity, pipe penetrations<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"zone\"><div class=\"zone-ic\">\ud83c\udfe0<\/div><div class=\"zone-nm\">Internal perimeter<\/div><div class=\"zone-d\">Skirting boards, wall junctions, window frames throughout<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"zone\"><div class=\"zone-ic\">\ud83d\udd27<\/div><div class=\"zone-nm\">Subfloor<\/div><div class=\"zone-d\">Dust and spray to framing timbers, soil, and pipes<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"zone\"><div class=\"zone-ic\">\ud83c\udfda\ufe0f<\/div><div class=\"zone-nm\">Roof void<\/div><div class=\"zone-d\">Dust application for silverfish, rodent assessment<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"zone\"><div class=\"zone-ic\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div><div class=\"zone-nm\">External perimeter<\/div><div class=\"zone-d\">Residual spray to paths, garden edges, weep holes, eaves<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Treatment Methods Explained<\/h2>\n    <p>The method applied depends on the pest, its location, and the property environment. Four primary methods are used in Brisbane residential pest control.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"method-grid\">\n      <div class=\"method\">\n        <div class=\"method-lbl\">Method 1<\/div>\n        <h3>Residual surface spray<\/h3>\n        <p>Synthetic pyrethroid or fipronil solution applied to surfaces using a calibrated pump sprayer or motorised sprayer. Leaves a residue that kills insects on contact for 3-4 months externally, 4-6 months internally. Standard for ants, spiders, silverfish, and Australian cockroaches. Not effective for German cockroaches living in harbourage zones.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"method\">\n        <div class=\"method-lbl\">Method 2<\/div>\n        <h3>Gel bait<\/h3>\n        <p>Fipronil or imidacloprid bait matrix applied in small dots inside harbourage zones (cabinet hinges, under sinks, behind appliances). Cockroaches carry bait back to the colony, creating a transfer effect that eliminates hidden population clusters. The only effective treatment for German cockroaches in established kitchen infestations. Lasts 6+ months in sheltered positions.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"method\">\n        <div class=\"method-lbl\">Method 3<\/div>\n        <h3>Dust treatments<\/h3>\n        <p>Silica gel or pyrethroid dust blown into roof voids, subfloor cavities, and wall voids using a bellows duster or power duster. Protected from UV and rain, dust treatments last 12+ months in enclosed environments. Primary treatment for silverfish in roof voids and secondary treatment in subfloor termite management programs.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"method\">\n        <div class=\"method-lbl\">Method 4<\/div>\n        <h3>Specialist methods<\/h3>\n        <p>Termite treatment (foam or dust injection into active workings), bed bug treatment (targeted spray to mattress seams, frames, and harbourage points), rodent bait stations (tamper-resistant stations at identified run points), and mosquito programs (ULV spray to garden vegetation) are specialist methods used for specific pests that standard residual spray cannot address.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>The Equipment Used<\/h2>\n    <p>Professional pest control equipment is meaningfully different from what a homeowner can purchase at retail. Calibrated pump sprayers apply product at precise label rates: the label rate for a professional product is the rate at which both efficacy and safety have been tested and approved by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority). Underapplication reduces efficacy; overapplication is a label breach. Termatrac T3i radar devices used in termite inspections detect movement in wall cavities without drilling. Thermal cameras identify moisture differentials associated with termite workings and active infestations. Digital moisture meters quantify subfloor and wall moisture at levels that correlate with termite foraging risk. These tools are not available to the general public and cannot be substituted with visual inspection alone.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Why Following the Full Process Matters<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"matters-list\">\n      <div class=\"matter\"><div class=\"matter-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"matter-txt\"><strong>Wrong method for the pest type:<\/strong> Spray applied in a German cockroach infestation reduces visible adult numbers temporarily but does not reach the colony in harbourage zones. The population rebuilds from eggs within 3-4 weeks. Gel bait placed correctly resolves the infestation. The inspection step determines which method is needed.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"matter\"><div class=\"matter-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"matter-txt\"><strong>Skipping subfloor and roof void:<\/strong> External-only spray treatments miss the areas where pest populations originate and regenerate. Rodents in the roof void are not affected by perimeter spray. Silverfish colonies in the roof void continue uninterrupted. A treatment that skips these areas is incomplete regardless of what the invoice says.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"matter\"><div class=\"matter-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"matter-txt\"><strong>Disturbing termites before treatment:<\/strong> If termites are found during an inspection, the correct response is to leave the area undisturbed and plan treatment with a licensed operator. Disturbing an active termite working causes the colony to abandon that site and potentially split into multiple new access points, making subsequent treatment significantly harder and more expensive.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"matter\"><div class=\"matter-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"matter-txt\"><strong>No follow-up for cockroaches or bed bugs:<\/strong> A single treatment does not address egg capsules (cockroaches) or eggs protected in mattress seams (bed bugs). Without a scheduled second visit 3-4 weeks later, the population rebuilds from surviving eggs, and the infestation appears to return despite a successful initial treatment.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <h2>How a Brisbane Pest Control Visit Differs From Other States<\/h2>\n    <p>Brisbane and south east Queensland pest control has a distinct profile compared to Melbourne or Sydney programs, driven by three climate differences. First, the subtropical wet season (November-April) means pest pressure peaks at a different time of year and with different dominant species than temperate cities. Second, AS 3660.1 Zone 1 classification covers all of greater Brisbane, meaning termite management is a year-round consideration rather than a seasonal one as in cooler southern states. Third, the higher year-round humidity means external spray residual degrades faster, which is why Brisbane programs typically use quarterly retreatment intervals rather than the six-monthly programs common in Melbourne.<\/p>\n    <p>These differences mean that a pest control operator experienced specifically in Brisbane and Gold Coast conditions will select products and application intervals appropriate for the local environment. Generic national programs designed for temperate conditions may underperform in south east Queensland's subtropical conditions. The <a href=https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/how-often-do-you-need-pest-control\/>frequency guide<\/a> covers Brisbane-specific treatment intervals in detail.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>What to Do Before and After Treatment<\/h2>\n    <h3>Before the visit<\/h3>\n    <p>Clear under-sink cabinets and move appliances away from kitchen walls where possible, as these are the primary gel bait application zones for German cockroaches. Remove pets and children from internal areas during treatment and for 2-4 hours afterwards while surfaces dry. Cover fish tanks or turn off the air pump. Remove or cover food items on benchtops. Identify subfloor and roof void access points and ensure they are accessible on the day.<\/p>\n    <h3>After the visit<\/h3>\n    <p>Allow treated surfaces to dry completely before allowing children and pets back into the space, typically 2-4 hours. Do not clean treated skirting boards and wall junctions for at least 2 weeks. Wipe benchtops and food preparation surfaces before use. Note the service report date and warranty expiry so you know when to book the next treatment or contact the operator if pests return before the warranty expires. The full preparation guide is at <a href=https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-from-pest-control\/>what to expect from pest control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"takeaways\">\n      <h3>How pest control works: key points<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"tk-list\">\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Four stages: inspection, identification and planning, targeted treatment, follow-up. Skipping any stage reduces effectiveness.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Treatment method is determined by pest species and location, not by a standard product applied everywhere. German cockroaches need gel bait; surface spray will not resolve the infestation.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Six treatment zones in a quality program: kitchen, bathrooms, internal perimeter, subfloor, roof void, and external perimeter. External-only programs are incomplete.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>German cockroaches and bed bugs always require a 2-visit program minimum. A single visit does not address eggs and pupae.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Never disturb active termite workings. Leave the area and call a licensed operator within 24 hours.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-box\">\n      <div><h3>Book a treatment that follows the full process<\/h3><p>Inspection included. All six zones treated. 90-day warranty. Same-day across Brisbane and Gold Coast.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-acts\">\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>0406 178 471<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn-gw\">Get a Quote<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What happens during the first pest control treatment?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Inspection of all accessible areas, pest identification, targeted treatment across all six zones (kitchen, bathrooms, internal perimeter, subfloor, roof void, external), and a service report. Conducive conditions are noted with recommendations. Treatment time for a standard house: 45-90 minutes.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How long does a pest control treatment take?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Standard general pest for a 3-4 bedroom house: 45-90 minutes. Unit: 30-45 minutes. Termite inspection: 90-120 minutes. Time varies by property size, subfloor and roof void accessibility, and infestation severity.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Do I need to be home during pest control?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">For external-only treatments, you do not need to be present. For full internal treatments including subfloor and roof void access, someone needs to be present. For end-of-lease, either the tenant or property manager needs to be available to sign the service report.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why does pest control require multiple visits?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">For cockroaches: egg capsules survive the first treatment and hatch 3-4 weeks later. The second visit treats the hatch before it reaches reproductive maturity. For bed bugs: eggs in mattress seams survive the first treatment. For termites: active colony treatment and barrier installation are separate steps.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why does the inspection matter before treatment?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">The inspection determines which pest is present and where it is living, which determines the correct treatment method. Without inspection, the wrong method may be applied. Spray will not resolve a German cockroach infestation. Bait stations in the wrong positions will not control rodents entering through a specific roof gap.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"author-bar\">\n      <div class=\"author-av\">R<\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"author-nm\">Response Pest Control<\/div><div class=\"author-cr\">Licensed pest control operators, Brisbane and Gold Coast. ABN 45 433 415 022.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-top:28px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">More guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/services\/\">All services<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\">Pest identification<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\">Free quote<\/a><\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/how-long-does-pest-control-last\/\">How long does pest control last?<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-from-pest-control\/\">What to expect from pest control<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-pest-control-company\/\">How to choose a pest control company<\/a><\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  document.querySelectorAll('.rpc-b132 .faq-q').forEach(function(q){\n    q.addEventListener('click',function(){\n      var item=q.closest('.faq-item'),was=item.classList.contains('open');\n      document.querySelectorAll('.rpc-b132 .faq-item.open').forEach(function(i){i.classList.remove('open');});\n      if(!was)item.classList.add('open');\n    });\n  });\n})();\n<\/script>\n<!-- WEB_CONTENT_END -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Does Pest Control Work? 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