Wait until treatments dry before using the yard. This usually takes about 30 minutes. Professional pest control treatments are heavily regulated by the EPA, and that includes what is in them and how they are used.
This is one of the most important questions a homeowner can ask, and any provider who brushes it off isn't one you would likely want to work with. You have every right to know what's being applied to your property and what precautions are appropriate.
Professional mosquito and pest control products are highly regulated through the EPA. The EPA wants to know if the ingredients are toxic, how they will affect the environment, and how the products can be appropriately used. The regulations that come out of this, including the labels, are not suggestions. They are legal requirements that govern how, where, and under what conditions the product can be applied.
Professionals in pest control are trained and licensed to follow these requirements. Once the product that makes the barrier treatment work is dry (in about 30 minutes), it’s bound to vegetation and surfaces, and you and anyone else can use your yard just like normal.
Cautious as the EPA is with regulating pesticides, you may still have specific concerns like a crawling infant or a dog that chews grass. If that is the case, bring that up to your provider before treatment. Any reputable company can explain exactly what they are applying, what the active ingredient is, and what precautions are appropriate for your household.
If the idea of traditional pest control still makes you uneasy, you have options. Many pest control companies also have natural or plant-based treatment options. These products come from botanically derived compounds that break down faster in the environment. And they still work really well.
If you have questions about pest control on your Greater Lansing property, Mosquito Squad of Greater Lansing can help. Mosquito Squad uses EPA-registered products applied by trained technicians and can walk you through the specifics of what's being applied and what to expect.
