Is It Safe Around Pets?

Is It Safe Around Pets?

If you share your home with dogs or cats, it's important to choose products that are used safely and according to their directions. When treating drains for fruit flies, drain flies, sewer flies, and gnats, many pet owners want to know whether the product can be used in homes with pets.

Natural Armor Fruit & Drain Fly Killer is designed to be applied directly into drains where nuisance insects breed. Always read and follow the product label before use, including all safety instructions and precautions.

 

Designed for Use Inside Drains

Unlike products that are applied to floors, countertops, or other living areas, Natural Armor Fruit & Drain Fly Killer is intended for application inside drains.

Common treatment areas include:

• Kitchen sink drains

• Bathroom sink drains

• Shower drains

• Bathtub drains

• Floor drains

• Utility sinks

• Garbage disposals

Applying the product only as directed helps ensure it is used properly.

 

Follow the Product Label

For safe and effective use:

• Read the entire product label before application.

• Apply the product only to the intended drain.

• Use only the recommended amount.

• Follow all precautions and instructions on the label.

• Store the product securely when not in use.

The product label is always the best source of information for proper application and safety.

 

Help Keep Pets Safe During Application

While treating your drains:

• Keep pets away from the treatment area during application.

• Wipe up any accidental spills immediately.

• Store the product where pets cannot access it.

• Follow all instructions regarding use and handling provided on the product label.

These simple precautions help ensure the product is used safely.

 

Why Treating Drains Can Benefit Pet Owners

Fruit flies and drain flies can become a nuisance in homes with pets, especially where food and water bowls, kitchens, and utility rooms receive frequent use.

Maintaining clean drains and treating breeding areas can help reduce insect activity without the need to treat living areas where pets spend their time.

 

Good Sanitation Is Still Important

Drain treatment works best when combined with good household sanitation.

Helpful practices include:

• Clean up spilled pet food promptly.

• Keep food and water bowl areas clean.

• Empty trash regularly.

• Clean garbage disposals.

• Maintain household drains.

• Follow the product directions when treating drains.

Together, these practices help reduce conditions that attract nuisance insects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Natural Armor Fruit & Drain Fly Killer in a home with pets?

Yes, when used according to the product label. Always follow all directions, precautions, and storage instructions provided on the label.

Should I keep my pets away while applying the product?

Yes. It's a good practice to keep pets away from the treatment area during application and follow all label directions regarding safe use.

Can I apply the product where my pet eats or drinks?

No. The product is intended for use inside drains only. Avoid contact with pet food, water bowls, feeding areas, and other surfaces not listed on the product label.

What should I do if the product spills?

Clean up any spills promptly and follow the instructions provided on the product label.

Is treating drains better than spraying my home?

Treating the breeding source inside the drain helps address the problem where insects develop, reducing the need to treat other areas of the home. Always use the product according to the label directions.