Safety at home
Kids, pets, pregnancy and asthma. Products, labels and the myths worth dropping.
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- Do ultrasonic pest repellers work? Do not rely on one. People keep reporting pests that ignore them, and established pest guidance is built on other methods. Why…
- Is cockroach treatment safe with a baby in the house? It can be, with the right choices. Enclosed bait stations and gel placed where a baby cannot reach are the usual approach,…
- Is pest control safe for my cats and dogs? It can be, when the product suits a home with pets, it goes where they cannot reach, and you follow the label.…
- Can cockroaches make you ill or trigger asthma? Cockroach droppings and shed skins are a known allergy and asthma trigger, and cockroaches can carry germs onto food. Chest pain or…
- How long should I stay out after my home is sprayed? As long as the product label and your technician say. It differs by product, so ask for the time in writing before…
- I used bug spray while pregnant. Should I worry? Tell your midwife or doctor what you used, so they can advise on your situation. Then lower your exposure from here: air…
- Is diatomaceous earth safe, and does it really work? It is a fine dust that can irritate lungs and eyes, so natural does not mean harmless. Used thinly and kept dry…