Toddler, Dog, and Cat Pest Safety Guidelines
Before treating your house's interior, learn the science behind our low-toxicity micro-encapsulated sprays, drying times, and exact safety procedures to protect your loved ones.
Older pest control methods relied on organophosphate or carbamate sprays that emitted toxic fumes and posed high risks to pets and children. Modern professional pest control has shifted to **pyrethroids**—synthetic versions of natural chemicals found in chrysanthemum flowers.
We use micro-encapsulated pyrethroids (like Suspend Polyzone) registered with Health Canada's PMRA. Pyrethroids target the nervous systems of cold-blooded insects and arachnids. Because dogs, cats, humans, and other mammals are warm-blooded and possess high levels of enzymes that break down these compounds, their toxicity to mammals is extremely low.
| Phase | Status & Safety Level | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| During Application (Wet) | ⚠️ High Caution | Pets, children, and adults must vacate the treated rooms. Keep pet bowls, toys, and foods covered or removed. |
| Drying Phase (30-60 Mins) | ⏳ Wait Period | Leave windows slightly open for air circulation. The liquid spray bonds to floors and baseboards, encapsulating the active ingredient. |
| Post-Dry (After 1 Hour) | ✅ 100% Safe | Pets, toddlers, and adults can safely return to the home. The dried barrier is odorless, non-volatile, and does not transfer to skin or paws. |
While pyrethroids are highly tolerated by dogs and humans, certain companion animals require special precautions:
Safety-First Strategy: The safest way to handle spiders is an **exterior-first** perimeter shield, which stops spiders from ever reaching your indoor living areas. This completely eliminates the need for indoor sprays. Learn about our exterior barrier spray on our Spider Control Spray Page or explore the products we use on our Products Page.
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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.
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.
SpiderShield™ perimeter barrier
SpiderShield™ creates an invisible exterior barrier that prevents more than just spiders — blocking ants, earwigs, crickets, and other seasonal crawlers from entering your home.
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