cabral.leonardo
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My house will undergo pest control with insecticide. Should I turn off the skimmer (to reduce air diffusion with water), should I turn off circulation or should I do nothing regarding the reef tank?
Pest control with insecticide in the house
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I get my house sprayed every month here in FL never had an issue. Open top tank and sump with skimmer. I just have them stay a few feet away from the tank and work around it.
sfin52
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You could just ask them not to use dust or aresol in the room with the tank. Liquid insecticide will be fine just ask then to stand away from the tank.
I've had to Treat aquarium cabinets for roaches many times. I have never harmed the tank.
sfin52
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cabral.leonardo
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Great!! I’ll keep that in mind!! Thank you for the answer!
sfin52
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sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
Make sure you have the conversation with your tech.
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As a former pest control tech there is little to no benefit spraying inside the house. Have them apply a barrier outside around doors, windows, holes and the foundation.
That said a product applied on baseboards in the home would be safe. I’d avoid the room with the tank but even then it could be treated around the perimeter of the room no problem.
That said a product applied on baseboards in the home would be safe. I’d avoid the room with the tank but even then it could be treated around the perimeter of the room no problem.
sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
There's very little work that needs to be done around tanks. Roaches and and ants is a different story. Gel bait are a tool for these pests. If I have to treat the room with a tank just liquids and not around the tank.
Fleas are a whole different ballgame skimmer turned off ,tank and sump covered.
sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
You would think that but not all do.
