>we are being sprayed for ants and roaches on monday and I wanna be sure
>I am taking all the proper precautions.  The fuzzies and cats will be
>staying at the vet while the spraying goes on.  I know that one chemical
>is boric acid, I dunno if there will be another.  The pest co.  says we
>can be back inside within 4 or 5 hours, but considering where I live, I
>can't ask them about fuzzie safety.
>
>Will I need to do some serious cleaning afterward?  Should I remove the
>cage while they are spraying?  What about carpeting in their play area?
>Anything I've forgotten?
 
I ADD: We made the mistake of spraying our boat with a commercial "bug
bomb" at the beginning of summer to get rid of spiders.  We did all of
the suggestions, put away all dishes, etc.  Then we closed it up to
spray, and opened it up for a week before going down.  I wiped off all
counter-tops; cleaned the bathroom; and washed the linens, and I still
got sick.  I would remove anything having to do with the ferrets from the
area.  I remember a friend telling me someone living in an apartment had
a neighbor overhead who sprayed.  All of his ferrets passed away.  I'm
not sure fuzzies and sprays mix at all.
 
Warmly ~
Mary
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[Posted in FML issue 3943]