How to Ensure Your Termite Treatment is Child and Pet-Friendly
When there is a baby in the house, its health and well-being become the priority for everyone living there. Infants’ immune system will not have developed enough to protect them from the health risks that older children and adults are normally safe from. Infants are also curious and touch everything, and then go on to put their hands in their mouths. In a way, this is okay because it does help to build up the immune system. But toxic substances, such as the chemicals used to kill termites, can endanger an infant's health if the chemicals get into the eyes, ears, nose, or stomach, or if they rub onto the skin.
Pets also face the same dangers. Dogs and cats will put their noses everywhere and place their paws wherever they can. And while their fur does offer some protection from contact with toxic materials, it may still cause severe health issues. If the animals happen to lick the places where toxic chemical remnants are present, then they are at risk of major health concerns. The toxins can also affect babies who are near them.
Keeping a home termite-free is an important aspect of ensuring the well-being of all those who live there. That means that termite treatments are often required in homes with children and pets. There is a lot a homeowner can do to keep those who are the most vulnerable safe when termite extermination is being done.
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- Contact a termite control company and ask about chemical-free termite extermination services in the Bay Area. Ask questions to satisfy yourself about health and safety issues.
- Ensure the company has properly trained staff and the required licenses.
- If toxic chemicals need to be used, then plan for staying away from home, along with pets, for a few days. Infants may have to stay away a little longer.
- Pack away all food and drink that will be in the house during the treatment in safe, airtight containers. The termite company will tell you how to do this.
- Use the opportunity to get all rugs, drapes, and other furnishings cleaned. This will remove dirt, dust mites, germs, and other contaminants that could endanger your child’s or pet's health.
You may know your family and your pets better than anyone else, but that does not mean that you have the experience and knowledge to keep them safe during the termite control process. For the sake of everyone’s health, use the services of a professional termite control company. It will have the experience and expertise to keep everyone at home safe, while at the same time not compromising on the effectiveness of the treatment. Minor discomfort is a small price to pay for the family’s safety. DIY termite control may look easy and convenient, but it increases the health risks for everyone at home. HiTech Termite Control has a range of child and pet-safe termite treatment options in the Bay Area. Contact them for a free quote for termite inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is DIY termite control risky for families with kids or pets?
DIY methods may not be safe or effective and can expose your loved ones to health risks.
2. Are termite treatments safe for babies and pets?
Some treatments can be harmful. Always choose child and pet-safe termite treatment options and consult professionals.
3. What are chemical-free termite extermination services?
These are non-toxic treatments that avoid harmful chemicals, making them safer for kids and pets.
4. How do I prepare my home for safe termite treatment?
Pack away food, clean furnishings, and follow the pest control company’s safety instructions.
5. How can I get a free quote for a termite inspection?
Contact HiTech Termite Control for a free termite inspection quote in the Bay Area.
- May 01, 2025