kiwipete Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hello All, first visit and first post! We have a problem with Flies, Ants and worst of all Carpet Moths. I am wondering on the safety factor of using some type of treatment, be it spray or moth balls to use around the house. I have an octagonal tropical tank on a pedistal that I made myself. We need to do something re these pests, esp the moths as they have chewd some carpet in the hall, lounge and bedrooms under furniture. The tank is situated in the centre of the house which is of open plan design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Get some sort of reptile frogs,turtles etc etc :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 nice Avata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 :lol: just realised the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 :lol: just realised dat u 2 got the same but snookie is a greenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Remove the tank(or cover it?) and get the house sprayed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I spray the inside of the house with Ripcord. I spray the walls, ceiling and carpet around the perimeter against the walls. We have no problem with bugs except flies (that die pretty quick after landing on a treated surface). It lasts about 6 months and then I spray again. If you're not happy spraying everywhere, you could just spray problem areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwipete Posted December 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Thanks for all the replies everyone. Sounds like ripcord is the one to use then. Is there any smells with using this product? I assume it is just a simple case of covering the tank with a blanket or simiar when spraying to prevent any ripcord contaminating the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 It seems to work and seems to be safe (health-wise). I don't spray near the tank. The good thing about most flying bugs is they eventually touch a sprayed area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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