How Safe is it For Your Pets to be in Your Home When Pest Exterminators are Working?

If you have discovered an infestation of cockroaches, or any other unwanted pests, in your home, you may be in a quandary. What should you do about keeping your pets safe if you call in the pest control experts? The good news is that pest control does not harm your pets, as long as you adhere to safety recommendations laid out by Fox Pest Control.

If you need to have pests exterminated then you should always hire professionals who are licensed by the state. They will have the experience and knowledge to advise you on how best to take care of your pets, while they are working and afterwards. They know how to adhere to safe pesticide use procedures.

What are the general rules regarding pets when you have pest control experts in your home?

Any exposed treated surfaces in your home should always be left to dry out thoroughly before humans or animals enter the area where they are situated; this normally takes 2-3 hours. Depending on the type of extermination required, and the type of pesticides use, you may be advised to remove pets, such as cats and dogs, from your home for a few hours during and after spraying; or you may be advised to keep them in a part of your home that is not being treated.

What happens if you have pet fish that you cannot remove?

When many people think of pets, they think mainly of cats and dogs, but of course there are many other popular types of pet. Fish are very popular in American homes, and you may not always be able to remove them from your premises if you are having pest control work carried out. It just isn’t practical to carry a large aquarium, full or water and fish, out of your home; and even if you could where would you put it?

Instead of removing your fish you need to protect them while your home is being sprayed. You need to completely seal your aquarium so that no airborne particles can enter. You also need to cover the pump, or switch it off as this can also attract airborne particles. If the pest control is a lengthy process it may be necessary to consider setting up a system whereby you can pump oxygen from the air outside your home into the aquarium.

What about other pets?

Small pets, such as birds and rodents, often don’t have the same amount of resilience against pesticides as cats and dogs. If you are hiring experts to carry out your pest control work then you should check with them as to their recommendations on the safety of your pet. Depending on the type of extermination you may be advised to keep smaller pets out of your home for up to 24 hours.

If you have pests in your home then you have no choice but to dispose of them. You should not hesitate to call in experts just because you have pets. If you follow all safety advice then you and your pets will remain perfectly safe to live in a pest free home.