Pesticides

[quigleysmom]

I have been searching to find out two things reguarding pesticides. First, how long does it take for something like Ortho Bug B Gone to lose toxicity. We got new carpet for my office last spring and it was infested with carpet beetles. I sprayed around the edges to help get rid of them. I would like my beardie to run around my office while I am working.

Secondly, is there a pesticide that is safe around reptiles. I know of one that is safe around birds, but it is really expensive and is in an aresol can. I know those stupid beetles will be back as soon as the weather warms up. I would like to get rid of them with out killing Quigley.

Thanks!

 

[Atrax]

I have been searching to find out two things reguarding pesticides. First, how long does it take for something like Ortho Bug B Gone to lose toxicity. We got new carpet for my office last spring and it was infested with carpet beetles. I sprayed around the edges to help get rid of them. I would like my beardie to run around my office while I am working.

Secondly, is there a pesticide that is safe around reptiles. I know of one that is safe around birds, but it is really expensive and is in an aresol can. I know those stupid beetles will be back as soon as the weather warms up. I would like to get rid of them with out killing Quigley.

Thanks!

Getting rid of that infested carpet would be a safest option. I think. But I know that's not always possible.
Hope someone else will chime in and give you some info on pesticides.

 

[quigleysmom]

we installed it ourselves and never tacked it down because it is in the basement on concrete. I am thinking of taking it outside and power washing it with diluted bleach, rinsing it really well, and then leaving it out in the sun to kill any of the eggs. I am hoping the pressure washing will get rid of any residual pesticides.

 

[wizbee]

Why not get a new carpet?