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  • 03-07-2007, 06:44 PM
    SarahMB
    Extermination
    What do you long-time keepers do about exterminating pests?

    Usually at this time of year, we remove the animals and set off bug bombs. Probably not a good idea with so many snakes, though.
    I'm already starting to see the spring influx of creepy crawlies!
  • 03-07-2007, 07:00 PM
    JLC
    Re: Extermination
    I use a professional to get rid of pests...and always make sure the critters are not anywhere near where he's spraying for at least a day or so. Definitely a pain in the behind...but worth it in the end...and it doesn't have to be done often.
  • 03-07-2007, 07:53 PM
    tigerlily
    Re: Extermination
    Yup, we use a professional service too, and it's worked well for us for the last two years. :yes:
  • 03-07-2007, 08:05 PM
    Kara
    Re: Extermination
    Tokay geckos. :)
  • 03-07-2007, 09:18 PM
    SarahMB
    Re: Extermination
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KLG
    Tokay geckos. :)


    LOL
    Too bad cats don't do the trick!

    Ok, I think I see the writing on the wall...Time to go pro. I've never had a pro kill my creepies before, we have always bombed.
  • 03-07-2007, 09:35 PM
    Nate
    Re: Extermination
    i eat the occasional can of beans...wooooweee! i notice my snakes trying quite hard to get out of the enclosures then...bugs are not a problem :D
  • 03-09-2007, 06:51 PM
    Ginevive
    Re: Extermination
    We had fleas a few years back; we just took the snakes to my friend's house (there were a LOT less snakes at that time!) for the day that we bug-bombed, along with some frogs I had at the time. I ahd rats too and just left them out in the garage in their cages (it was summertime.) And the cat spent a few hours in his kitty carrier (he was Not happy, lol.)
    I don't think bug-bombs will harm snakes; I would clear them out of the house for the day though; if you could find a trusted friend or family member to keep an eye on them.
    Our landlord actually bug-bombed the basement a few years ago.. without letting us know.. the fumes had to have crept upstairs. But no casualties; though Mark had some words with him!
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