If you need to have your home professionally treated for pests, you might be worried about the safety of your pets. Sometimes, pest control specialists may need to position traps or baiting systems in places your cat frequently walks. In some cases, the use of chemicals that are toxic to cats may be required. So, with all that said, what to do with cats during pest control on Oahu?

At Mid-Pacific Pest Control, we guarantee that your pets will remain 100% safe if you trust us to treat your home. We’ve been one of Oahu’s leading teams of pest control specialists for over 20 years, so you can feel confident we know how to keep your home free of pests but perfect for pets. Below, we provide some general guidelines on what to do with cats during pest control on Oahu, but don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions.

How to Protect Cats During Pest Control on Oahu

From relocating your cat to simply communicating with your pest control company, here’s what to do with cats during pest control on Oahu:

Communicate with your pest control company

The first thing you should do to protect your cats is ask the pest control company what measures you should take. After all, the pest control company knows which treatments to use and how they could affect pets. They can also draw on their experience to provide advice and guidance on how to keep your cats safe for the duration of your home being treated.

Temporarily relocate your pets

If you’d rather be safe than sorry, you might want to look at taking your cat somewhere else while the professionals treat your home. If your friends and family can’t take your furry friend in for any more than a couple of days, you might want to look at options such as cat hotels or kennels, many of which offer affordable rates.

Confine your cats to a safe area

If there’s no way to temporarily relocate your cats to another property, you may be able to create an enclosed space within your home for your cat. Preferably, this space should be in a room that doesn’t require treatment. If needed, we can always treat your home in stages so that there’s always at least one completely safe area for your pets.

Use pet-safe products where possible

Most reputable pest control services will do their best to utilize treatments that don’t pose a threat to your pets. In some cases, our specialists can place baiting and trapping systems in places that are inaccessible to your cats. Sometimes, we may be able to use certain spray treatments that are only powerful enough to harm pests. If we need to use anything that could put your cat in harm’s way, you’ll know about it well in advance.

Ventilate and clean your home following treatment

After the pest control specialists have done their work and you’re free to get on with business as usual, you may want to clean and air out your home to rid it of any lingering chemicals and smells. Keep the windows open for a while with the fans on while you wipe down all surfaces your cat may come into contact with. You may also want to think about using an air purifier.

Monitor your cat’s health

Provided you take all reasonable precautions, you shouldn’t need to worry about your pet’s health during pest control. Still, it’s worth keeping an eye on your family member following treatment to make sure he or she is still his or her usual self.

Learn More about Safeguarding Cats During Pest Control on Oahu

Depending on the form of pest control you require, you may simply need to keep your cat out of the way in a different room during treatment. In some cases, relocating your cat for the duration of the treatment might be a safer option. Whatever’s best, you can count on us for expert advice if you need an Oahu pest control company. Call us today if you need pet-friendly pest control services, and we’ll go above and beyond to keep every member of your family perfectly safe.