Pest control should be taken very seriously if you have kids, pets and seniors at home. Let’s talk about kids here as they are at a higher risk when you are planning to go for a pest control service. Not all, but few kids need serious instructions by either you or the pest control professional to follow.
Let’s quickly go through few important things that every kid must know about pest control:
- Pest Control Can Get Fatal
Kids take things lightly which is a good habit as they skip stress by doing so. However, there are certain things where kids need to be extra cautious. And pest control is one such thing. Kids must know that there are certain strong chemicals used during pest control. Most of these chemicals are highly toxic as these can hospitalize the kids upon direct or indirect ingestion.
- Do Not Leave Toys Open
Every kid must form a habit to keep the toys in the closet after playing. In fact, they should also try to help their young siblings if they have scattered toys in their room. Ask them to cover their toys in plastic sheets and lock them in their cupboards before the pest control service starts.
Any toy kept in open will get exposed to the deadly chemicals used. These chemicals can get ingested by the kids upon touch or any kind of contact.
- Clear Your Room(s)
Clearing rooms does not only mean arranging your stuff, but it also means making ways or giving an access to the professionals for exterminating hidden pests. It is important for them to get an access to even the remote corners of your room. This will help them get rid of those pests too that you may not even be aware of.
- Do Not Eat Exposed Food
Firstly, do not leave any food or food item inside your room. And if by any chance you have left any food or food item at your place, dispose it off immediately after the pest control service. The residues of the chemicals may have gotten into the food and this can cause fatal damage upon consuming such exposed food.
Discard any closed food packets too. Saving a few dollars will not help you buy a new life!
NEVER EVEN THINK OF CONSUMING IT AT ANY COST!
- Cover All The Necessary Equipment
Some chemicals can harm your electronic devices. The residues get stuck on the computer screen and make it sticky and vague. Use plastic sheets or covers for all your electronic equipment. This may include video games, computers and its accessories, cell phone chargers, cables and any other device.
Doing this will help you get rid of getting exposed to any strong or toxic chemical used during pest control. This will also keep all your electronic devices safe and working.
- Wash Your Hands
DO NOT FORGET to wash your hands immediately upon touching any surface that has pesticide on it. Wash your hands after using the door knobs and your drawer handles. You should never take a chance after using toilets and bathrooms, dining tables, chairs or couches or any other furniture.
Don’t just use water, but clean your hands appropriately with handwash liquids. Avoid touching infants if you have touched any surface that has the smell of any pesticide on it.
- Do Not Touch Surfaces
When pesticides are being sprayed, the residues of the same stick to all the exposed surfaces (particularly the furniture, walls, ground and doors). If you have a habit of lying on the ground, take a shower as the residues get stick to your body. Sometimes, certain strong chemicals can cause you certain allergies such as skin irritation, eye irritation, sore eyes, vomiting or nausea, fast heart rate, and breathlessness or asthma.
You can log onto sites such as pointepestcontrol.net to find more details about certain precautions you need to take before, during and after pest control services.
