Confirm a continuous two foot treated band around the foundation and consistent coverage at all openings to verify your bug barrier is complete.

When performing a visual inspection for a Pesti Smart Pest Plan application start by walking the entire perimeter at a comfortable distance to view the ground line from eye level and close up. Look for a continuous two foot treated band where vegetation, mulch, or bare soil meets the foundation; any gaps or untreated strips indicate incomplete coverage. Check windows and doors carefully for evidence of product on the soil or mulch adjacent to the frame and make sure spot treatments are present at known entry points such as utility penetrations and pipe chases. Pay special attention to landscaped areas and shrub bases where contact between soil and foundation can hide gaps; part vegetation away with a gloved hand to confirm product presence on the soil surface. If the plan calls for treating cracks and crevices along the slab edge inspect any visible joints for residual product or a consistent treated line nearby. Use a simple marker like a small flag or noninvasive chalk mark at each inspected quadrant to track where you have verified coverage so you do not miss a section.

Common mistakes include assuming mulch covers mean the foundation band is complete, which you can fix by parting mulch and visually confirming product on the soil at the foundation edge. Another frequent issue is missing spot treatments around utility entries and door thresholds, so always inspect these areas and request spot application if you do not see coverage. A third problem is relying only on a quick walk around from the driveway side, so perform a slow perimeter walk and mark inspected sections to ensure every side of the house was checked.

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