A word to the wise. Even if you buy a Green pesticide that is labeled safe for pets,
check with your vet before using it!
I did not do so, but am very lucky that I had (and continue) to keep the kittehs locked out of my bedroom where I sprayed the stuff on some carpenter ants. Apparently, some of the "safe" ingredients are essential oils like clove and thyme that cannot be metabolized by cats and will cause liver or neurological failure through ingestion, contact, or even inhalation.
I can't get the smell out even using Dawn, Lysol, and Febreeze because it soaked into the particle board and carpet, and the drywall and wood behind a door casing. My first call to the company they told me not to worry, they use everything in low concentrations so it won't hurt animals. My second call to their chemical emergency hotline told me they used it in high concentrations, and that if I can't get it out I might want to consider replacing the exposed flooring and wall section!
I love that they are trying to make something safer for the world, but I wish they had put a "not for cat homes" disclaimer on their bottle.
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