Top Ways To Keep Family Pets Safe During Pest Control

Ensuring your family pets are safe during pest control treatments is a priority for us. Different pets have varying sensitivities, and some pest treatments could potentially be harmful if not done correctly. We want to make sure your cats, dogs, birds, and even smaller pets like mice are kept safe throughout the process.

Professional pest control and heat treatments

When scheduling professional pest control, it’s vital to discuss your family pets with us. We can tailor our treatments to your household’s specific needs. While most pest control treatments pose minimal risks when pets are kept out of the treated area, it’s essential to follow the advice given by our technicians to keep pests safe during pest control.

For cats and dogs, professional treatments may require them to stay in another room or leave the house for a few hours. When using heat treatments for bed bugs and other insects, you must consider pets. Since heat treatments raise the temperature of the treatment zone, it’s essential to remove all pets, including birds and rodents, as the heat can harm them. We will provide specific guidance to ensure the safe return of your family pets once the treatment is complete.

Other types of pets you need to consider

Smaller animals such as snakes, rats and rabbits require special care as they are particularly sensitive to both chemical treatments and heat. Before we begin, we can help advise the best place to relocate them. For example, reptiles like snakes need very controlled environments, so keeping them in a separate part of the house is crucial. Similarly, birds can experience stress by any sudden temperature changes or chemical smells, so we advise relocating them until the house is completely safe.

Remember that there are pest control scams and cowboys out there. As well as not doing a proper job, they may neglect health and safety, including keeping your animals safe during pest control. Choose a professional company like ourselves.

Keeping domestic animals safe during pest control

Home pest control treatments can be dangerous if family pets come into contact with harmful chemicals. Cats and dogs, being naturally curious, might investigate areas where there are chemicals. We recommend removing them from these areas until it’s safe to return. Be very cautious of using any traps, as cats and dogs may well investigate them and harm could come to them. Other small pets could get ill or die from chemical fumes.

By taking these steps, you can ensure your family pets remain safe during pest control and comfortable throughout the process, keeping your home pest-free without causing harm to your beloved pets. We offer safe and effective pest control, whatever your pest and whatever pets you have. Call us today – we cover Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire and London.