- In some jurisdictions, local laws dictate what types of pest control measures are legal. These laws can affect many areas of pest control. For instance, if you want to eliminate pests in your yard, local laws may dictate what type of traps you can use. Poisons and chemicals are often restricted; others may be illegal and may need to be administered by a professional.
- If you have children in the house, child safety must be your No. 1 priority. Be absolutely certain to place pest control measures such as poisons, strips, traps and the like in places where children cannot access them. If you have a serious pest problem that needs to be dealt with, it may be best to get the child out of the house for a few hours. No one should be in the house for at least four hours after a chemical application.
- Before you start taking any pest control steps, take the safety of your pets into consideration. Traps that are big enough to catch large pests, such as raccoons, could also pose a hazard to your pets. Poisons such as rat poison or even ant traps contain chemicals that are dangerous to pets if ingested. Pets may also try to eat poisoned pests, and this can harm the pet as well. Make sure that you purchase pet-safe pest control devices if you have pets.
- Pest control often requires adequate ventilation. This certainly applies when you bring in an exterminator who uses harsh chemicals to eliminate pests, but it also applies to measures you may take. A bug bomb, for instance, completely contaminates the air in order to kill insects. Make sure that adequate air flow is available. Wait until all the air has been completely exchanged in the affected area before people start living in it again.
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