Is it safe for an area with pets and people?
1378515
Hasn't affected my pets at all, however I would keep it somewhere they can't get at. I bet it would make them sick if they were to eat the inside
1378516
This is for "non-occupied areas, such as attics, garages, storage lockers and crawl spaces". Home Depot gives a little more of what's on the packaging : www.homedepot.com/buy/hot-shot-229-oz-no-pest-insect-strip-hg-5580-6.html#specifications There is a note on the packaging as well that says it should not be in any areas where people will be for 3-4+ hours. As pets are breathing and living too I include them in with this caution.
1378517
Funny, and not so funny, that people have said they've used it around their pets and it hasn't affected them at all? How do you know? The chemicals in this product may be causing long-term harm that may be slowly poisoning your cat or dog. If it says on the label not to use it around pets or people, then even the manufacturer is admitting it's not safe.
1378518
I have used per the label. It's a wonderful product. Leave them in the house on vacation. All bugs die! Deer blinds wasp free. I understand flea collars use the very same active agent. That's all I know after over a decade of use. Tops in my book.
1378519
the strip is not meant to be placed in an area where people or pets will stay for hours at a time-per the label. I place mine in the garage where people may be exposed to it for only short periods of time; if we need to be in there longer, I simply open the garage door. There is a slight odor from the product for the first couple weeks. I use it out here in the high desert of Calif and my garage was once a thriving metropolis for critters but has been reduced to a ghost town thanks to Hot Shot!
1378520
The label has a warning about not using it in tight spaces with pets. We have a small kitchen and a dog and have had no adverse affects. What I will say is that No Pest Strips work really fast. So if you're worried about it, keep your pets and people out of the area for a day and you should see results overnight.
1378521
We have cats and have had no problems. The strips work so good on bugs, as we have a log house and seems wasp are drawn to it, but when they come in they die. I also hang them on the porch which keeps it bug free. Hope this helps.
570572
It's not waterproof but you'd have to be very unlucky. There is a lot of padding and multiple layers. It'd need a lot of rain to be a problem I think. So much rain I'd be looking for a bloke with an arc full of animals...
2102310
I would think that since it is safe to use around pets and small animals, that it would be safe to use around small children, but I would find out from the factory personally to make 100% sure!! :)
1014977
Personally I wouldn't use it to hold any pets in. The magnets work decent, but not strong enough to keep a pet from going through.
2198119
Well, it is electric and has an electrical cord so that would be an issue and if it was outdoors then debris would likely be falling into the uncovered container and could well clog the workings of the device, so might present problems. One response states that they use it in the garage and I can understand that would work, but I don't keep my animals in the garage so I cannot address that option.
478168
It is all supposed to be perfectly harmless for humans and pets. I think the one for pets is maybe a little stronger. It is good stuff, I have a pet sitting business and this really helps.
95060
Most of the competition enclose their devices in something far more substantial than light plastic. If mounted outside, away from anything flammable, they are probably safe enough, so long as everyone & their pets are far away when the fireball that can form inside melts the thin plastic case & escapes.
432571
I'm sure it will be fine, I tote around 4 dogs in mine at times - one German Wire hair at 70 pounds, and three 10 pound ankle biters, noise makers. The Doggy Hut works great and highly recommend it.
1415184
Hi Lauren,If you put the unit outside, it won't bother the neighbor's bark happy dogs, or the guinea pig.
934762
Not everyplace allows pets, I know. I use mine to go to local antique places. I use it at the pet store too, as I don't really want my little one on the floor there. We bring our dog to work, so I use it sometimes there when we have customers to keep her from getting too excited. Or if you go to visit someone, it can come in handy during the initial period of excitement. Lowe's used to allow dogs, but they don't any more....
1207419
Yes. It is completely safe. It is made with hay and materials that are safe for animals.
1535578
Only if citrus oil bothers you. It's completely safe and non toxic . Should be no need to vacate the area
476188
It should be safe around humans, as it works as the sun to help reptiles to help their bones, the uvb light. like any lifht don't stare into it. I haven't had any problems. Good luck.
503041
I no longer have any pets, but it is totally safe around pets and babies once it is dry. You just obviously want to leave it alone till it is dry. (Think about not putting your hands in wet Raid either, right?) When we did have dogs, we treated the fleas separately with pills we gave our dogs once a month. I have used this product for over ten years with OUTSTANDING results and no sickness at all.
1344742
From everything i found, and after using it for about a year... there is no damage to dogs, no weird sounds to humans, and it is a miracle worker.....Just... DONT LET IT GET WET. Seems to have a problem being left out in the elements but if you put something like a piece of plastic over it you should be fine.
997328
I'm not sure, but I would reckon that it would be OK, it is after all keeping your dog under control and that is what most public parks require. Give it a try. Good luck.
482685
I can say it worked very well, and we have many pets, safety is always a concern.