We are planning to get our home fumigated for pests soon. I'm pregnant and concerned if the chemicals used during fumigation are safe for me and the baby. Has anyone done this during pregnancy and what precautions did you take?
Plan it for a weekend when you can be out of the house all day. Leave all the windows open and fans running for at least 6-8 hours before you step back inside.
No way, those toxic fumes are meant to kill pests, so they definitely aren't good for you or the baby! Send your husband to manage the fumigation while you go chill at a mall or café.
Strong chemical smells can trigger terrible headaches and vomiting, which is very hard on your body. Please stay elsewhere for at least 24 hours and let the house air out completely before you return.
My society is doing pest control next week and I am so stressed about it. Are you all planning to stay at a hotel or relative's place? I feel staying away is the only safe option.
It is really not safe to inhale those strong chemicals. If your house is being fumigated, go stay at your parents' or a relative's place for a day or two until the smell is completely gone.
I avoided chemical fumigation and used camphor or neem leaves instead. If it is absolutely necessary, please stay far away from the house, and consult your doctor immediately if you feel any breathlessness.
Oh, please stay out of the house! I got so anxious when my society did pest control, I literally ran away to my mom's house. The strong chemicals are not worth the risk.
