How long should pets be kept out of the house after it has been sprayed inside and outside for carpenter ants?

This will really vary based mostly on the type of product being used. If you review our CARPENTER ANT CONTROL ARTICLE, you'll see we feature liquid concentrates, dusts, aerosols, baits and granules. Virtually all of these can be used inside or outside the home but the real important question to answer is how long should pet owners wait before they let their pets back into the treated area if any of these are used? Here are some "short" answers which should be used as a guideline. Be aware that even these suggestions can fluctuate depending on the specific product being used, where it's being used and the local weather conditions. And don't forget pets with special needs or health issues which take precedence over all else. With this understood, here are some general rules to follow that will cover most applications.

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