Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good pest control company that is safe for when you have infants/toddlers in the house. I know Orkin/Terminix claim that there stuff is safe, but I'm a little hesitant in taking their word with having young kids in the house. Thanks!
I use Rose Pest Solutions in Villa Park. They are very aware I have children and will suggest options to keep it safe. When they were infants, they would only do treatments on the outside.
Meg,
I think it depends on what pest you are trying to rid of. For roaches, the most effective treatment is a paste that roaches eat, and it can be placed in places that children can't reach. For bedbugs, however, the main treatment includes a spray. I don't think there is any spray that kills bugs that is safe for children. You would have to leave the house. If it's mice, maybe you can borrow a cat :)
If you have ants, you can use splenda, it is a natural ant killer...while I don't recommend it for human consumption, if a baby or animal were to get it on their hands and put it in their mouths, it is safe. Lavender gets rid of moths and smells nice too.
That is all I know.
Jasmine W. MPH
Wellness Educator in Maternal and Child Health
Family Health Expert for the Chicago Examiner
Hi Meg,
We use Chem-Wise, they are based in Naperville. Their products are advertised as safe for people and pets. We have liked their service so far, we've been using them for almost 2 years. I don't know the number offhand but just look them up online or in the phone book.
Michelle
I had a problem with Termites. I had the same concerns you do.. young children, and I have a lot of pets too. I didn't want anything making any of them sick. These people came in and did an excellent job. At the time.. they were also doing the Chicago School System work. ( it's been a awhile) The company still comes out 2 times a year to check up and make sure I don't get any re-occurences. Try
Bullseye Exterminating John Spano III 1-815 230 2629 Licensed, bonded and Insured. VA? FHA Insections.
Good Luck
I second chem-wise! we had ants and tried evrything to get rid of them, I called around and terminex and orkin claimed to be safe, but I was hesitant to use them with my children around. when I called chem wise they told me point blank chemicals that are used to kill bugs are pesticdes BUT they use the least toxic and amount nesessary, and on the inside they only put a gel behind the floor boards so that the kids can't get to them. we have been using them for over 2 years and i highly reccomend them!
Just ask what kinds of treatments they use and then search those chemicals on the FDA website. Then check to see potential side affects from those chemicals. I wouldn’t take anycommercial pest control companies advice.