Once the treatment is dry, pets can use the yard like normal. This takes about 30 minutes to a couple of hours depending on the weather.
Using a pest control service doesn’t mean that you, your kids, or your pets can’t enjoy time outdoors. (What would be the point?) It just means that you need to wait until the treatment is dry.
In practice, it takes anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours for treatment to dry. That’s a fairly wide range, and the exact time comes down to weather conditions. Warm, sunny, breezy days mean the treatment dries faster. Cool, humid, and still days mean the treatment takes longer to dry. When in doubt, give it a little extra time, and your technician can provide advice on what to expect given the day’s weather.
Keep pets and kids indoors or off the treated zones until everything has dried. If the dog has a favorite patch of yard, just hold them inside for that first window. It's also worth bringing in or rinsing pet water bowls and toys that were sitting out in the treated area, simply so nothing wet gets lapped up before it dries.
Reputable providers are careful about the products they use, and stick to ones registered with the EPA and applied according to the label. The EPA has approved the products for residential use, which means they’ve already cleared a pretty high regulatory bar.
If you're tired of wondering how long to keep the dog inside after a treatment, Mosquito Squad of Greenwich can help. Mosquito Squad applies the barrier with a short dry-time and clear reentry guidance. This is enough to help you protect your yard with an up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a recurring 21-day cycle.
