Orkin offers many different types of services for many different types of pests, but for their basic pest control treatment, their termite services, and their bed bug treatments, they operate with this six-step model. 1. Investigate: They must first inspect your home, inside and out, to find evidence of current pest problems or indications of future pest troubles. 2. Protect: Your Orkin technician then uses appropriate means, like setting traps or spraying pesticides, to secure your home’s perimeter. During this phase they also will get rid of any accessible spiderwebs, wasp nests, etc. 3. Fortify: The next step is to seal up possible points of entry into your property to ensure that no more pests are allowed access. 4. Keep Watch: Then, the interior of your property is treated and pest monitors are installed in high-risk areas (like kitchens, bathrooms, crawl spaces, garages) to track pest activity and the effectiveness of the treatment. 5. Report: Homeowners are given a detailed report of what procedures were put in place. Your technician also will give advice as to how to keep the pests out for good. 6. Follow Up: You can get in touch with Orkin in between their scheduled visits to address any unforeseen needs or developments.