Is Pest Control Safe With Pets and Children?
Treatments are designed to be used safely when label directions are followed. Tell the company about children and pets, keep them away until treated areas are dry, and ask which products are used where.
Request pest controlTell the company up front
Mention babies, pregnant household members, pets, fish tanks and anyone with allergies or asthma.
During treatment
Keep children and pets in another room or outside until the technician finishes.
After treatment
Wait until treated surfaces are dry, often a few hours, before letting children and pets back in.
Baits and stations
Baits placed in cracks and tamper-resistant stations keep products away from little hands and paws.
Yard treatments
Keep pets off treated lawns as the label directs, and bring in toys and water bowls first.
Questions
Ask for the product names so you can read the labels yourself. See what happens during a visit.
Fish and birds
Fish tanks and pet birds are sensitive to airborne products. Cover tanks and turn off pumps, or move birds out of the room during indoor treatments, as the technician advises.
What if a pet eats something?
Contact your vet and have the product name ready.
Choosing methods
Ask whether baits, traps or targeted crack-and-crevice treatments can be used instead of broad spraying in rooms where children play or pets sleep.
Allergies and asthma
If someone in the house has asthma or chemical sensitivities, tell the company before the visit so they can plan products and ventilation accordingly.
Gardens and food
Ask the company before they treat near vegetable beds or fruit trees, and keep outdoor eating areas clear until treated areas are dry.
Keep the labels
If you buy any products yourself, keep them in their original containers, locked away from children.
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