How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Pest Control

Protecting your family’s health is one of the most important things in the world. At Bug Zapper, we understand that valued family members aren’t always human – sometimes they’re dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, or other unique members of the animal kingdom – and they deserve as much love, protection, and care as the rest of us. When you and your pets are plagued by pest incursions in and around the home, you shouldn’t have to make compromises on your pets’ health just to see rapid results. 

When you choose a pest control company, you need expertise as well as a pet-safe guarantee.   

Choose Pet-Safe Pest Control Services

Pet-safe pest control means a whole lot more than just “safe chemicals.” Truly pet-safe pest management practices not only utilize safer treatment formulas, but also incorporate comprehensive entomological knowledge, cutting-edge methodology, field-tested skills, and – perhaps most importantly – a deep appreciation for pets and environmental safety. 

Our Services Are Safe & Customized

At Bug Zapper, we don’t just show up to a job site and hose the place down with chemicals. Our highly-trained technicians perform extensive inspections of pest-affected areas to determine the best solution for your individual situation. They’ll ask about your pets as well as other considerations specific to your unique pest problem, then apply that information to create the most effective and economical treatment plan for you. No pest management or safety solution is ever one-size-fits-all at Bug Zapper. 

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Follow Pest Control Suggestions For Your Pets’ Health

Because of their extensive training, our experts apply products in a way that minimizes harm to people, pets, and other living things. To aid with the process and ensure pet health, some general guidelines should be followed. 

General Guidelines For Pet-Safe Pest Control

The first step to pet-safe pest control is to inform your pest control specialist of all pets in your home and any special concerns you may have. In addition to the recommendations of your specialist, some general guidelines for pet safety include:

• Covering or storing all open pet food and water dishes. 
• Covering fish, reptile, and insect terrarium tanks with a towel and turning off aerators during treatment periods. 
• Confining pets during treatment periods until all treatment applications have completely dried.
• Washing pet items (such as bedding, bowls, and toys) after treatment.
• Inquiring with your veterinarian about any possible hazards specific to your pet’s breed.

If you have any questions about protecting your pet, consult your Bug Zapper technician or give our office a call. Our friendly and helpful staff is always happy to assist with any inquiries or concerns you may have.  

Focus On Pest Prevention

Pest presence can have a big negative impact on the health of both you and your pets. Rodents, ticks, fleas, and other pests your pet may be exposed to can carry harmful pathogens and potentially fatal diseases. Pest prevention and management are the best ways to ensure a clean, happy, and healthy home.    

Things You Can Do To Prevent Pests on Your Pet

• Regularly clean the areas where your pet eats, sleeps, and plays. 
• Use airtight containers to store pet food.
• Regularly wash your pet. 
• Ask your veterinarian about preventative medicine that protects against fleas, ticks, and parasites.
• Utilize pet-friendly exclusion methods to keep pests out of your home.   

Invest in Unlimited Pest Treatments

Protecting your household and your pets is a big responsibility, but you don’t have to do it alone! Bug Zapper doesn’t just clean out infestations – we stop them from coming back or starting in the first place. We offer a wide variety of outstanding preventative and ongoing service options, and for as low as $49 a month, you can have access to unlimited bug treatments with our famous “All Bug Package.” Our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all services means 100% peace of mind for you and your pets! 

Get started by contacting us today, and discover how easy and affordable it is to start living pest free.  

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