Tag: Insecticides / Pesticides

As spring nears, fleas, ticks, ants, termites, and other creepy crawlies will show their ugly faces once again. Luckily, there are products to help prevent these creepy crawlies from infecting our pets and our property! Although these products may be helpful, it’s important to remember they carry risks as well, especially for our pets. What…

We all know how curious our canine friends can be, and when left unsupervised, they can get themselves into serious trouble! Unfortunately, you may have toxic substances in your backyard right now and not even know it. For example, common insecticides may contain a concerning active ingredient, Bifenthrin. Bifenthrin is used professionally and privately to…

It is easy to understand why people search for ways to get rid of insects and spiders scavenging on their crops and rose beds. However, it is important to double check the ingredients in the product to avoid those toxic to our pets. Disulfoton is an organophosphate Category I pesticide that has been restricted by…

As a pet owner, you may ask “How can I best protect my beloved Fluffy from fleas and ticks?”  The answer is simple – you start from scratch. Fleas and ticks are active throughout the year in the U.S., however many types of fleas and ticks will be more active during the warmer months of…

Buzz…buzz…buzz. What do you reach for when you hear the annoying sounds of mosquitoes, flies, and gnats? Bug spray. Bug spray and other insecticides are great for keeping bugs away from humans. Insecticides can protect your home from critters, and it makes your lawn look better. But is bug spray safe for cats? What are…