Well, although, a lot of precautions are taken by the professional Exterminator Services companies, you still need to be extra cautious when it comes to child protection from pest control chemicals. Kids can do anything anytime and you cannot pay attention to them twenty-four seven. Hence, there are certain things you need to do while kids are on the loose.
Pay attention to the following:
- Keep All Pesticides Away
Majority of pesticides are toxic by nature – be it herbal. Kitchen disinfectants, sanitizers, bleaching agents, sprays, baits, repellents, weed killers, swimming pool chemicals, poisons, and any other alike can prove fatal to kids if kept in their reach. Kids have a habit of exploring things and if they get these products in their hands, they can consume it too without knowing the hazardous consequences.
- Lock All the Pesticides
Kids, even if asked not to touch, will certainly touch the same things. It is their curiosity that can lead them and your entire family to a deadly situation. It is, therefore, mandatory to lock all the pesticides in a cabinet and keep the keys with you always. Never share the keys with your children. Do not forget to fix safety latch on these cabinets. Crawl on to the ground like a baby and check if you have left anything according to your baby’s perspective.
- Label Bottles Accordingly
Be very careful if you have changed the bottles of poison. Put the labels accordingly and then keep the bottles at a safe place. It would be great if you can take printouts of the entire labels and then stick these on the bottle. There are instructions on labels that need to be clear so the person using it can use it systematically. They can follow the ‘directions for use’ and can keep themselves and their family safe.
- Alert the Caregivers
You may have caregivers coming to your place to look after your kids in your absence. There are higher chances of accidents or mishaps if they are not informed about any pesticide kept in your house. It is, thus, necessary for them to know where exactly have you kept these pesticides. The caregivers can then look after such places and restrict the entry of kids there. Also, they will never use any such pesticide in your absence.
- Restrict the Use of Pesticides
Not all pesticides are harmful. Similarly, not all pesticides are easy-going. There are pesticides to control the growth of ticks and fleas on your pets. These are not only dangerous, but can get transferred to your kids and pets too. Hence, it is strictly mandatory that you read the label instructions carefully before using any such pesticide. This way you can protect your kids from getting poisoned.
- Avoid Changing Containers
Sometimes, people change the containers to store excess pesticides. Honestly, one should totally avoid changing containers of pesticides as this can lead to a grave confusion. Never put any pesticide in the containers that were once used for storing food or drinks. These containers could be mistaken for eatables or drinks and could lead to fatal situation, if this suggestion is not taken seriously. Hence, leave the pesticides in their original bottles.
- Use Child-Resistant Containers
Containers for pesticides must be air-tight and should be made in a way that a child should never be able to open it. You can do more research using words such as Exterminator Services to get more information about child protection from pesticides. Do not ever forget to close the bottle of pesticide after use and immediately keep it in its appropriate place. You may even want to wash off the residue from over the bottle after use to avoid any skin contact by others using it.