Are Flea Bombs Safe For Pets?

Are you one of the millions of New Jersey homes that has pets? If so, you already know how pesky fleas are during your spring and summer months. They come in a few at a time, and soon you’re overrun and being eaten alive before you know it. When fleas are present, your animals scratch constantly, and it drives you and them mad.

It’s very stressful dealing with fleas, and many people use over-the-counter methods and flea bombs to combat the problem. If you’ve considered using flea bombs, you might want to look at their safety and effectiveness. Can these insecticides hurt you or your pets?

Understanding Flea Bombs

When fleas move in, you’re eager to kick them out. The good news is that you can combat them in many ways, but you want to choose the safest route possible. Not only will fleas bug the animals in your home, but they will also directly attack you.

Some people are more susceptible to fleas than others, but they will use any host to get a meal. Flea bombs are also referred to as foggers. They come in a canister device that you release into the air. Inside is an insecticide that sprays into your home, killing anything in its path—including any live fleas and their eggs, larvae, and even the pupae. This is important because many products only kill live fleas and don’t do anything to the eggs. However, if you don’t take care of the eggs, you’re just prolonging the battle for another day.

The good news is that flea bombs are successful at eradicating the problem in many cases. Many flea bombs will kill anything crawling, so if you see dead ants, roaches, spiders, or ticks, then the insecticide was doing its job.

When there’s a significant flea infestation, these fela bombs might just put a small dent in it. If you’re throwing many different chemicals and treatments at these pets, you can make them immune, which creates what is known as the super flea.

The Dangers of Foggers

The insecticides in flea bombs are quite harsh, and they must be to kill the fleas. Flea bomb canisters have a warning that you should remove all people and animals from the house before using them. These chemicals can be toxic if inhaled, and you certainly don’t want to destroy your lungs.

It would help if you stayed away for a few hours to allow the flea bomb’s fog to dissipate, which should be covered in your product’s instructions. Things in these canisters include the following:

• Permethrin
• Tetramethrin
• Nylar
• Methoprene
• Cypermethrin

If you look up these chemicals, you will find that they’re all toxic to anything living. So, while flea bombs can be used on carpets or in your home, they can also be hazardous to your health if you breathe in any of these poisonous fumes.

Our Kapture Pest Control experts are well-versed in handling flea issues so you don’t need foggers to send those fleas packing. A technician will evaluate the situation and see the best course of treatment.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Fogger Treatments

If you decide to use flea bombs despite the risks, you must prepare the area. You want to cover any foods as the poisons from these bombs can leach into your groceries.

Prepare

Make sure to run the vacuums and get any corners cleaned out before using