Pest Control SafetyWith Family and Pets

Is Pest Control Safe for FamilyMembers and Pets?

The immediate answer to whether or not pest controlis safe for everyone in your home is .

There are, of course, some pre-qualifications for thatstatement, because not every pest control product isthe same. Some are quite toxic, while others offer agreen approach to dealing with pests.

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Toxicity andTransfer

Safe Ways toUse Pestecides

Pest Managementand Prevention

Toxicity and Transfer

is the biggest problem that people and pets facewhen it comes to pest control.

Pesticides and other toxic substances have a wide array ofmethods by which they absorb into human and pet'sbodies. Aerosols, which we breathe in, contact toxins thatabsorb through the skin, or ingestible toxins that we eat areall examples of how toxins transfer from a surface to yourbodies.

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Safe Ways to UsePestecides

The type of that you choose is important. Thereare generalized pesticides that destroy most everything thatcomes into contact with them. There are also specializedpesticides that work with habits of a specific range of pests,such as ant bait or termite bait.

Pesticides also come in different forms such as liquids,aerosols, dust, and granules. A primary concern is how weuse pesticides, because of the effects of unintentional use.An example would be a pesticide dust that has been appliedoutdoors and is tracked indoors.

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Pest Managementand Prevention

An ounce of is worth a pound of cure.

The safest of all pest control programs is a program thatfocuses on prevention rather than just pest removal. Part ofall good prevention programs begins with household chores.Keeping the inside of your home free of crumbs, open foodcontainers, and other sources of interest for pests is a goodfirst step. Keeping the outside of your home free of debris isanother step in the right direction. Pests use debris as foodand as shelter.

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For more information about how to keepyour home free from pests while still

maintaining the safety of your family andpets, contact

Bug Out Services of West Florida(850) 478-6289

orwww.bugoutwf.com