I am looking for some advise regarding bug bombs. We are battling some flea issues and almost have them licked. We want to set off a bomb to hopefully take care of the rest in the house. I am planning on taking all the animals out of the house but I was not sure what to do about the enclosure and residual odors. Will simply covering it with a sheet be sufficient. I was not sure if the bombs are a fine powder poison or a true gas that can permeate through the sheet. I believe the bombs say stay away for 3 hours then open windows to allow the house to air out for about 45 minutes but being February in Ohio that is not happening. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.
poision/bug bomb help
- Thread starter Kcbeck
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KaijuVeiled
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Hmmmm your best bet would be to take the enclosure out side. Just to be safe!
jajeanpierre
Chameleon Enthusiast
If I were you, I would call the pesticide company and find out exactly what is in the product and how it works. Find out who makes it and call the manufacturer's help line. They usually have good technical support and if you don't get your answers, ask to speak to their vet on staff.
After speaking to the manufacturer, I would call my vet and ask for some guidance. If you are lucky enough to have not needed a vet and don't yet have a relationship with one who wouldn't mind giving you his opinion, you can always call teaching veterinary hospitals or the reptile keeper at a zoo.
I would be inclined to remove the caging entirely and keep it, people and animals out of the house twice as long as the company suggests for a family with a newborn. If that is not possible, I would seal the cage with plastic and tape it sealed. If there is any chance of a particulate staying on surfaces, I would add another layer over top of the sealed cage and carefully remove it so nothing that is on the surface contaminates the next surface.
Don't be afraid to call the manufacturer. They are happy to get you the answers you need. You have to work harder to get your answers from some companies than others, but all will try to answer your questions.
Here's a good alternative to bombs. The mist from flea bombs settles out, but cannot get under kickplates, furniture, etc. This product keeps working after many months and will break the flea cycle of adult, egg, larvae, adult....
http://store.doyourownpestcontrol.com/flea-stoppers-carpet-powder-1
I've used it and it is the only thing that got rid of the buggers.
http://store.doyourownpestcontrol.com/flea-stoppers-carpet-powder-1
I've used it and it is the only thing that got rid of the buggers.
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