Is the insecticide ok to spray around people and pets? If the Skeeter Defeater Dispenser sprays while people or pets are present, what should I do?
This is the question we most often receive, understandably. In a nutshell, it’s definitely ok for people and pets to be in an area that has been sprayed after all vapors, mists, and aerosols have dispersed and the spray has dried. It is not ok for people or pets to be present while the insecticide is actually being sprayed. According to the EPA, no insecticide can be considered safe. The Skeeter Defeater has been independently tested by a third party for toxicological data. Based on this testing, the label carries a CAUTION signal word as its hazards are classified by the Environmental Protection Agency in the least harmful class. Because an insecticide is designed to kill insects on contact, it clearly has toxic properties, so precautions should be taken when using any insecticide. The botanical insecticide used in Skeeter Defeater products is known as pyrethrin, and has been used for many years in different insect control products as well as flea and tick shampoos and lice shampoos.
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