15 March 2010 [Monday] @ March 15, 2010 edit
Can I use flea bombs without it effecting my reptiles' living quarters?
My dogs are having flea problems. Frontline Plus isn't working like it used to. Our house isn't infested...yet...but we have seen a couple of "jumpers" here and there. I want to alleviate the problem. I've researched and understand the process of preparation...leaving during the fumigation... and cleanup of the aftermath when dealing with flea bombs. My concern is that we have a huge 10 foot handmade reptile aquarium that houses two snakes. We also have a large aquarium that houses a water dragon. I obviously know that I need to take the reptiles, along with everybody else, elsewhere during the fumigation period, but will the toxic fumes linger in the wood frame of the aquarium or elsewhere causing endangerment to the reptiles...even after I have cleaned the glass (and all extra aquarium features) and have put new substrate down?
Thanks for any insight you can give.
The best advice I can offer is to consult the manufacturer(is there a number or website on the canister) if you are fogging or ask the exterminator. Better yet call your local vet and see what they say or maybe they could give you the number for the local animal poison control. I commend you for being so thoughtful and thinking this thru beforehand. All pet owners should be so conscience. Good Luck.I believe that once you've cleaned everything up, it should be all right. If there are still fumes, I would make sure you don't bring your reptiles back into the home until they are gone. Most reptiles are very sensitive to insecticides. You might consider covering the enclosures with plastic sealed with tape if you possibly can in order to reduce the amount of residue left on the glass. Most bombs are oil based and will leave an oily residue on things that might not clean off easily.#If you have any other info about this subject , Please add it free.# |
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