For tenants, arranging treatment before moving out can help address an existing pest problem and prepare the property for inspection and handover. If your tenancy agreement specifically requires fumigation or pest treatment, check exactly what your landlord or letting agent requires, including whether a fumigation certificate or treatment report must be provided.
If you are booking general fumigation alongside end-of-tenancy cleaning, the fumigation or fogging should normally be carried out before the end-of-tenancy clean. The insecticide used during fogging can leave light, washable marks or residue on some surfaces. Completing the cleaning afterwards allows these marks to be removed as part of the final clean and helps leave the property ready for inspection and handover.
For people moving into a new home, professional treatment can provide a practical whole-house reset where there are signs of previous pest activity, an unresolved infestation or concerns about hidden insects. Rather than treating only the area where pests have been spotted, a specialist can assess the property and determine whether a whole-house treatment is appropriate.