Bug Bomb and snakes

[Banaunners]

My landlady is setting off a bug bomb in my apartment today. I'm not super pleased with this, but here we are.
I have a leopard gecko and a ball, they have been moved to a friends house. My question is how long should I wait till I bring them back into my house?

I believe the container suggests around 4 hours for people but reptiles are different and sensitive to airborne stuff. They are safe and happy where they are currently but I'd like to have my babies back asap. Any advice would be welcomed.

[SKO]

I would look at the container of the bomb. There might not be any info on reptiles but there usually should be. I would call the number on the product if you can't find any info.

[Jeanne]

You must be sure you cannot smell pesticides at all..air out the place, open windows.. clean all surfaces including anything clothe.. esp surfaces u will eat from or your snake may touch if you were to handle.. wash all ur bedding as well.

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[Jeanne]

Unfort U now have alot of cleaning to do to remove traces of pesticides to make the place safe for humans as well.

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[Lizardlicks]

I would keep them away for a couple weeks at least. That stuff is not designed for reptiles and can cause a great deal of harm.

[Slither Seeker]

I think you are going to have a hard time finding a definitive answer on this one. you are probably best playing it safe and keeping them out for at least several days, preferably a week or more. cleaning and airing out is key. I really like SKO's suggestion of calling the manufacturer, they may be able to tell you a lot more about specifics with reptiles.

[bcr229]

Ask for the name of the product and/or the active ingredient that is in the bug bomb. Then you can research it and find out things like toxicity to reptiles, half-life, etc.

[Banaunners]

Thank you for being so helpful. I'm going to go ahead and call the number.