If you’ve got kids or pets at home, the idea of calling in pest control probably makes you nervous.
Mainly, you just want to get rid of the bugs without putting your family at risk.
Importantly, by hiring a licensed professional, pest control is very safe for children and pets. The key to a safe pest control process lies in how the job is done, the products they use, how they apply them, and the steps you all take before and after the treatment.
Therefore, in this post, we will discuss what you need to know if you’re a parent or pet owner and want to ensure safety for your kids and pets during pest control treatment.
Strict Pest Control Regulations
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) keeps a close eye on pest control companies. With the regulations, only licensed operators can use NEA-approved chemicals, which are tested to ensure they’re tough on pests but gentle on people and animals.
Notably, regulated pest control isn’t about blasting chemicals everywhere. Licensed pest control technicians are required to use low-toxicity baits, gels, and targeted sprays.
Reasons It’s Better to Partner With a Professional Pest Control Company
While DIY pest control seems easy, it’s actually riskier. Usually, without any training, it’s all too easy to use too much spray or put it in the wrong spots, especially if ventilated spots are involved.
However, professionals know exactly how much product to use and where to put it so it only affects the pests. Importantly, pest control technicians ensure safety and effectiveness in their work by focusing on cracks and crevices where children and pets can’t reach and where pests hide.
Also, professional pest control uses integrated pest management methods to ensure effective pest prevention and safe pest elimination in cases of infestation.
How to Prepare for Safe Pest Control
Since keeping everyone safe is a joint effort, you have a role to play in preparing for safety.
Usually, before the pest control folks arrive, they’ll likely give you a checklist of things you need to do to ensure your home is ready. Some of the things you need to do include:
- Packing away food, dishes, and especially kids’ toys.
- Moving pets and their stuff, including portable bird cages and pet bedding. Also, cover fish tanks and switch off the air pump.
- Arrange for the family to step out for a few hours, especially if there’s fogging or heavy spraying.
Safe Post Pest Control Treatment Measures
Mainly, the most important thing after pest control treatment is to let the treatment dry and ensure proper ventilation.
Notably, when the technician sprays, the liquid evaporates quickly within an hour or two, leaving a safe residue. Importantly, while the chemical dries, keep everyone out of the area. Also, don’t let kids or pets touch baseboards and cracks until everything’s dry.
Also, ask the technician when you can resume your usual cleaning routine. Mainly, after treatment and everything has dried, you have to hold off on cleaning treated areas right away. Usually, if you mop or wipe too soon, you’ll wash away the protective barrier. Therefore, the best thing is to ask the technician when it’s right to clean the treated area.
Extra Care for Babies and Curious Pets
Babies who crawl or play on the floor need extra protection. Mainly, keep them away from treated areas until everything’s dry and well-ventilated.
As for pets, dogs and cats, qualified pest control companies, as long as you have informed them in advance, use tamper-proof bait stations for rodents that your pet cannot open. Also, they keep sprays away from places where pets eat or sleep.
Conclusion
Mainly, you can keep your kids and pets safe during pest control by just sticking with licensed professionals.
Also, you need to follow the proper preparation steps and give everything time to dry after treatment. That way, you can safely get a pest-free home.
Lastly, you can contact us for safe and professional pest control services. At Eminent Pest Control, we are committed to ensuring safety during and after pest control treatment.
