Dog-Safe Bug Sprays for the Home
When dealing with pest control, it’s important to keep our dogs in mind. Here are some tips for treating your home and lawn with Dog-Safe Bug Sprays.
What to look for in Dog-Safe Insecticide
There are some must-have ingredients to look for when choosing a dog friendly bug spray for your home. We recommend using minimum risk products as outlined by the EPA.
They should all have the following ingredients:
Commonly consumed food commodities (this means they are food-grade)
Animal feed items
Edible fats and oils (essential oils like cinnamon oil, clove oil, and cedar oil)
What to avoid
There are several ingredients to avoid when shopping for a suitable insecticide:
Organophosphates (such as Malathion and Disulfoton)
Snail and slug baits containing Metaldehyde
Pesticide/Fertilizer combinations
Never use a product like DEET around dogs. Many ingredients used in typical household products are extremely toxic for dogs and are linked to cancer.
Ortho Home Defense Safe Bug Spray
Key Specification:
Very Effective against Roaches and Ants.
Clinically Tested and Safe (with directions of use).
Easy to use.
This Home Defense & Ant and Roach Killer by Ortho is a tested and proven way that starts its action (killing bugs) in seconds.
Formulated with organic and essential oils like castor and corn mint oil, clove oil, cinnamon oil, and geraniol, it is a safe and reliable formula (for use around kids and pets) for getting rid of insects.
However, the customer may need to be cautious about the directions and applications.
As claimed by the manufacturers, it gives 100% satisfaction without any ifs and buts (Clinically Tested on Roaches and Ants).
Use it with confidence in kitchens, attics, doors, and windows, in living areas as well as outdoors.
EcoSmart Bug Spray – Mosquitoes, Ticks
Key Specification:
Safe for pets and Children
Non-toxic
Plant based spray
Effective Working
EcoSmart bug spray is an environmentally friendly and non-toxic product. And this 100% organic insecticide is made from different natural oils like peppermint and clove oil, which impart a strong smell to the product.
Above all, it’s not only safe for pets but also for your family members owing to its organic composition.
Apart from all this, it does not affect fabrics, wood, or carpets. because it is non-staining and free from any toxic chemicals. Effectively, it can kill and repel almost 100 home-invading bugs, which include mosquitoes, fleas, etc.
Mostly, the container is more like a spray bottle, which makes it quite effective to use.
Simply, you just need to hold it upright and use the nozzle in a direction that is away from your face. And, for better results, directly spray it on the bugs if possible.
Wondercide Indoor Pest Control Spray
Key Specification:
Cost effective.
Smells Good (Cedar-like).
Easy to use.
Repelling power lasts long.
This Cedar Oil-derived insecticide from Wondercide is a natural and effective bug spray. It’s dog-friendly bug killer and still strong enough to keep those tiny six-legged and eight-legged creatures away.
In addition, it is efficient in killing flying, biting, crawling, and stinging pests, which include roaches, spiders, ants, silverfish, mosquitoes, wasps, ticks, beetles, moths, earwigs, and water bugs.
As the name says, it is an indoor treatment for bugs and can be used on furniture and carpets. Basically, this is a safe and friendly alternative to traps and electronic bug zappers since it has no artificial smell or synthetic pesticides involved in its making.
Generally, it comes in an easy-to-use spray bottle that should be used every 2-3 days to keep the pests away. Moreover, if the problem is not very severe, you can spray it once thoroughly, after which the application frequency can be reduced.
Greenerways Organic Pet-friendly Bug Spray
Key Specification:
Can be even sprayed on your pets.
100% Deet-Free.
Cost efficient.
Fresh Citrus Fragrance.
Greenerways spray is another premium USDA Certified Organic spray that is free from any harsh chemicals, parabens, or phthalates. This 100% deet-free product contains no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and is therefore pet-friendly and even safe for your kids.
Since it is a natural product, the consumer is less prone to allergies.
In the worst case, if it even comes into contact with your skin, there is certainly no need to rinse it off because it won’t show any side-effects.
Additionally, wherever it is sprayed, the citrus-like smell helps deodorise the surroundings. Moreover, it can be used in many ways, like on insect-repellent clothing or mosquito repellent clothing.
Apart from this, if you’re into camping, hiking, or even having BBQs in the backyard, then this spray will be your good-to-go companion always.
It can also be applied or sprayed on hiking boots, hiking gear, hiking backpacks, camping tents, camping gear, fishing rods, fishing reels, and many other places.
MdxConcepets Home Pest Control Spray
Key Specification:
Decent scent.
Fast Acting.
Kill home pests.
Natural Spray.
MdxConcepts bug spray naturally kills as well as repels home-invading pests like scorpions, silverfish, earwigs, stinkbugs, mice, spiders, ants, stink bees, and many others.
Additionally, it’s a fast-acting and long-lasting formula that is made from natural and non-toxic ingredients. You need not worry even if it comes into direct contact with your pets or other family members since it is not going to cause any reaction.
Also, the manufacturer claimed the spray was more like a natural alternative to all those chemical-based insecticides.
In fact, it can be sprayed inside your closet, on cracks and crevices, and even on food-handling areas! Use it anytime, anywhere, as per your convenience.
Cutter Natural Bug Control Spray:
Key Specification:
Organic and free from chemicals.
Half a bottle can cover 5,000 sq. ft yard.
Pet and Children friendly.
Easy to use.
Instant Results.
Cutter bug spray is made of only natural and organic ingredients like lemongrass oil (a natural insecticide) without the adulteration of any harmful chemicals. It works primarily for lawn-invading insects like flies, ants, and mosquitoes (carpenters, harvesters, etc.). Moreover, it does not harm those good garden insects that are generally found in or around your lawn.
It is fit for storage and, as mentioned, it’s a safe bug spray product that does not harm pets or children, even with any physical contact. On the other hand, it does kill bugs when they come into contact with the spray (up to a range of 5,000 sq. ft.).
This concentrate comes in a ready-to-spray container. As directed on the label, you just need to attach your hose to the container and spray it on infested areas thoroughly. No additional mixing of any chemical, or even water, is required.
What to Consider While Buying a Dog-Safe Bug Spray?
Ingredients:
Most importantly, the first and foremost thing to check while buying any product is the ingredients. However, many companies claim their products to be 100% natural, but that term and condition may come with terms and conditions. And, it’s always important to go for a check to stay on the safe side. Who knows, you might come across an ingredient that you don’t like or that reacts to your skin. Well, it’s a smart move to remain cautious.
Product Manufacturing:
Mostly, ingredients alone may not give you the exact confirmation of whether a product is reliable or not. Therefore, minor changes in formulation from 0.5% to 0.8% can declare the product poisonous. As we’re very focused on the safety of our pets, it would be good to have a detailed analysis of the ingredients used and their formulations.
Application Method:
Is it a ready-to-use spray? Or lotion? Sprinkler, maybe? Have you ever thought about how this part affects the purchase of bug sprays? Well, it is about the Effective Application Method! Generally, when it comes to eliminating those bugs, the spray is more effective than the sprinkler. On the other hand, lotion is usually more effective when used indoors. So, choose your bug repellent as per your needs.
Is It Scented Or Unscented?
While scents can be an add-on sometimes, the incidents are not less when they result in severe allergies too. Many products claim that they’re free from toxic chemicals, but the smell is actually produced by some natural ingredients (like clove and peppermint). So, there is still something strong enough to make your dog or cat vulnerable.
(FAQs)
Are these bug sprays really safe for Dog?
Some of them do contain chemicals that might cause allergies. Hence, it’s advised to go for 100% organic and natural bug sprays.
Can I use any indoor-specific repellent outdoors?
it is not advised to use any indoor-specific repellent outdoors because it results in excessive usage. (Indoor-specific repellents are milder as compared to outdoor-specific).
What if my dog inhales bug spray?
It is certainly dangerous if your dog inhales bug spray. After all, all the products mentioned above are for external use only.
Can it be used on both dogs and humans?
As per the ingredients and formulations, they are all safe for both humans and dogs, but we won’t recommend using any of them on humans in general. Simply, you can spray around them.
Do they all work instantly?
Some of them have an action time of seconds, while others may take up to hours to show the results. So, make sure to read the description of each one of them for details.
Thankfully, dog-safe bug spray does not only kill them but also keeps them away for a while. Make sure that while purchasing any bug spray, it doesn’t actually affect your pets. We have your back in this, and you can choose any of the products to farewell those tiny uninvited creatures!