Is Spectracide Bug Stop harmful to cats?

How long after I treat my yard with Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate is it safe for my dog to go outside?

How long after I treat my yard can I let my dogs back out?

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• HOME BARRIER: indoor plus outdoor insect control

• KILLS ON CONTACT: up to 12 months of control for cockroaches on non-porous surfaces - also kills ants, roaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and other insects listed

  Never, ever expose your cats to poison(s). They are much more sensitive to poisons than we are (1) they are a lot smaller than us and (2) they are closer to the floor where you would spray it. You might consider having a professional come in to bomb the apartment (or you could do it yourself), but you must remove the cats beforehand and keep them away from the home for at least 24 hours afterward. If you must use the spray, close off the room or put them in a room where they won't be able to get near it. I would just not use it, you actually have the best pest terminators ever living with you!

  The outlook for cats diagnosed with insecticide toxicity depends on the severity of symptoms, the amount of insecticide they were exposed to and the occurrence of any internal damage. In severe cases, cats that do not receive treatment quickly die in just a few hours after exposure. Some cats may have long term disabilities after insecticide toxicity. However, many cats recover if they are taken to their veterinarian promptly and treated. When it comes to insecticide poisoning, time is of the essence. 

  Fortunately, there are ways to prevent accidental chemical exposure in cats. You must be sure to take a few precautions to keep your cat healthy. If you have lawn insecticides or flea treatments, always store them in a safe place. Promptly clean any spills that occur before your cat can ingest or walk through the area. If you use insecticides on your lawn, don't let your cat outside for some time after, or only allow him to go in an untreated area of the lawn. It is generally safe to let your cat on the treated lawn after the chemicals have dried. If you treat your lawn, take off your shoes outside to avoid bringing insecticides indoors. If it is necessary to apply flea treatments to your cat, read the label before applying to be sure it is safe for cats. Never use canine flea treatments on your cat.

  Q:Is this safe to spray around around items on walls, it says stainless but will this really not damage my wall scrolls made out of polyester and cloth like materials if I spray near but not directly on them?(They are hanged up on walls and I only sprayed on floor, like edges think of it like a box) And does this rub off unto other things like boxes, per say if I removed boxes, sprayed on carpet and put boxes back into the room a week later, would the dried bug stop rub off unto the boxes?

  Bees, wasps, box elder bugs, centipedes, millipedes, pillbugs, sowbugs, scorpions, spiders, flies, Asian beetles, stink bugs and mosquitoes: For use only as an aid in reducing annoyance from these insects. Spray outside surfaces of screens, doors, window frames or wherever insects may enter the room. Also spray surfaces around light fixtures, on porches, in garages and other places where insects land or congregate. Pillbugs, sowbugs, scorpions and spiders must be sprayed directly to be killed.
  Ants**, ticks (including ticks that transmit Lyme disease), crickets, fleas and earwigs: For treatment of infestation of these insects in areas where there are weeds or bushy non-crop areas, spray infested areas thoroughly. When treating for ticks, give special attention to areas frequented by pets. For ants, thoroughly wet hills and runways.
  **Argentine, southern, field, Allegheny mound, Florida carpenter, black carpenter, cornfield, honey, pavement, nuisance, harvester

  Is Spectracide bug Stop safe for cats?

  Do not use on pets. People and pets should not be allowed in treated areas until spray has dried.

  Does spectracide hurt cats?

  A: Thank you for your question. All of our herbicides and insecticides are safe to use in households with children and pets. You do need to keep children and pets off and out of treated area until the product has completely dried. After dry, the area is completely safe for your children and/or pets.

  Is bug stop safe for cats?

  Unless directed by a vet, certainly don't use bug spray intended for humans on your cats or dogs. Even those marketed as "natural" can cause skin irritation in pets, but not humans.

  Is spectracide insecticide safe for pets?

  After the product has completely dried it will be safe for dogs to enter the area. The satisfaction of our consumers is very important to us.