Protect Your Pets From Pesticides

Before Applying a Pesticide

• Make sure pets are removed from the area and kept in a closed room, garage, pet carrier or kennel prior to treatment. And be sure to check with technician to find out how long they should remain away from the chemical to be safe.
• Remove all chew toys, ropes, bones, food and water bowls and bedding and store in a safe area.
• Cover or remove fish tanks to ensure that liquids and vapors do not enter the tank. Turn off the tank’s filtration system if foggers will be used. Take similar precautions for reptiles, birds, hamsters and other small pets. 
• If your yard or soil is being treated, make sure to keep pets off the treated areas until the chemical is dry.
• If a rat or mouse bait will be used, talk to your technician about placing the baits in locations that are not accessible to your pets. 
• Secondary poisoning may occur if an animal catches and eats a smaller animal who has ingested poison. Mice are small bodied creatures and generally will not have enough bait in their system to harm most household pets through secondary poisoning. The average household dog would most likely have to consume a large number of poisoned rodent bodies to be impacted. Always contact your veterinarian if you are concerned about the health of your pet. Provide the label for the rodenticide in use if you contact your veterinarian.