__________ it hit the fire hydrant, the car swerved and jumped the curb.A. Although B. Until C. Before D. Because
It sounds like your talking about the steering column.
Electricians dont wear gloves for household wiring jobs, they shut off the mains. Secondly, unless you were standing in water in the basement, the electricity wouldnt travel through you as there is no path to ground. Forget the gloves and concern yourself with the fire hazard to begin with. If you are that unsure, cut a piece of drywall out and look. It aint that hard to replace.
I highly doubt that Orkin provided them with commercial grade pest control, as you need a license to use it (and they would be legally negligent if they just handed the stuff out). God knows what they sprayed, but you need to press them on this issue. I'd also start looking for a new place to live, since this place you're living seems to be a bit shady.