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Safety & Product Information

Is Exterior Pest Control Spray Safe for Dogs, Cats, and Children?

Concerned about pet and family safety? Learn how Spider Squad's PMRA-registered exterior treatments protect your home without endangering loved ones.

⚡ Direct Answer / Key Takeaway

Yes, exterior pest control spray is safe for dogs, cats, and children once the treated surfaces have fully dried. Professional PMRA-registered bifenthrin suspension concentrates bond tightly to building materials, becoming non-volatile and safe for outdoor play within 30 to 60 minutes.

Understanding Health Canada PMRA Safety Standards

Spider Squad exclusively applies pest control products registered and evaluated by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). These synthetic pyrethroid formulations are engineered to target insect nervous systems while presenting minimal mammalian toxicity at labeled dilution rates.

30–60 Min Dry Time

Rapid Surface Bonding

Once the liquid carrier evaporates, micro-capsules lock onto brick and wood without rubbing off on paws.

Non-Volatile

Zero Airborne Fumes

Exterior applications produce no indoor airborne vapours, making it safe for family members inside.

Targeted Application

Structural Placement

Sprayed on upper eaves and foundation perimeters—areas pets and children rarely touch.

Simple Safety Precautions on Service Day

We ask that homeowners bring pet water bowls, dog chew toys, and children's patio toys inside before our technician arrives. Keep pets indoors during spraying and for 45 minutes afterward until exterior walls are dry to the touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my dog eats grass near the foundation after it dries?
The spray bonds to the exterior foundation and siding. Incidental contact with lawn turf that has dried is completely safe for pets.
Are your technicians licensed by the Ontario government?
Yes. All technicians hold structural and landscape exterminator licences from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MECP).

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Signature Services

Choose the protection barrier your property needs. Simple, professional, and guaranteed.

SpiderShield House & Foundation Protection — No Spiders
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SpiderShield™ House & Foundation Protection

Our flagship exterior structural barrier targets the full perimeter of your home — foundations, soffits, window frames, eaves, and all entry points. Repels and eliminates spiders, ants, and crawling insects before they enter.

  • Full exterior perimeter barrier spray
  • Combines spider and ant control in one package
  • Safe once dry (30–60 min). No odour or stains
  • Free respray if you see new activity within 2 weeks
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Yard Shield Mosquito & Tick Barrier — No Mosquitoes
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Yard Shield™ Mosquito & Tick Barrier

A comprehensive yard-level barrier applied to shaded vegetation, ornamental shrubs, deck skirting, and property borders. Reduces adult mosquito and tick populations around your outdoor living space.

  • Treats active mosquito and tick resting zones
  • Lawn-to-woodland transition border coverage
  • Sold only as season-long plans prorated throughout the year
  • Allows you to reclaim your deck and backyard comfort
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SpiderShield™ perimeter barrier

Complete Crawling Insect Protection

SpiderShield™ creates an invisible exterior barrier that prevents more than just spiders — blocking ants, earwigs, crickets, and other seasonal crawlers from entering your home.

Ants Lady Bugs Stink Bugs Boxelder Bugs Cluster Flies Crickets Earwigs

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We Go Where the Bugs Are

From the shores of Lake Erie to cottage-country docks — if bugs are a problem, we’re already on the way.

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