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Practical how-tos for customers getting ready for service, plus brand files for partners.

Pest control

Roaches & rodents

Before your service

German roach treatment prep

Empty the cabinets under kitchen and bathroom sinks.
Bag or seal open food, pet food and pantry items.
Clear countertops and pull small appliances away from the wall.
Stop using store-bought sprays and foggers. They push roaches away from the bait and spread them into new rooms.
Fix drips and wipe up standing water. Roaches need water more than food.
Take the trash and recycling out the night before.
After service, clean as usual but leave bait placements and monitors where they are.

Your exact prep list comes with your quote. Light jobs often need almost no prep.

Do it yourself

Rodent-proofing self-check

Walk the outside. Look for gaps where AC lines, pipes and cables enter the house.
Check the garage door seal. Daylight at the corners means an open door for mice.
Look up at soffits, gable vents and roof returns for gaps or chewed screen.
Trim limbs and shrubs back from the roof and walls.
Store pet food, birdseed and feed in sealed bins.
Scratching in the attic or walls at night usually means they're already inside.
If a pencil fits through a gap, a mouse can too.

Found something? Text a photo to (386) 220-8178.

Commercial kitchens

Health inspection pest readiness

Keep your last three pest service reports on site and easy to find.
Clean under and behind cook-line equipment weekly. Grease buildup feeds roaches.
Break down cardboard the same day. Roaches ride in on deliveries.
Seal gaps around pipe penetrations and at the base of walls.
Keep dumpster lids closed and the pad clean.
Log every sighting with the date and location so it can be targeted.

SSG commercial accounts get a written report every visit.

Training videos

How German roach control actually works

Short videos by SSG founder Ian Terry, Florida Certified Operator JF359585. Free to link or share.

Home services

Around the house

Holiday lights

Before your lights install

Pick the areas you want lit: rooflines, windows, trees, shrubs, walkways. Photos help us estimate.
Buy a few extra feet of lights and some spare bulbs.
LED strings run cooler, use less power and let you link more strands.
Know where your outdoor outlets are, and that they're GFCI-protected.
A plug-in timer or smart plug saves you a trip outside every night.
We pick up the lights you paid for, hang them, and test everything before we leave.

Ask about takedown after New Year's.

Home services

Get an estimate by text

Take one photo from a few steps back so we can see the whole area.
Add a close-up of any damage or detail.
Put something in the shot for scale, like a door, a shoe or a tape measure.
Include your address or city and when you'd like it done.
Text it all to (386) 220-8178.

Many jobs get a ballpark the same day.

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For partners

Brand files

Brand Guide

Download the Service Standard Group Brand Guide PDF.

Open Brand Guide