Is Insecticide sprays, foggers and bug bombs safe during pregnancy?
If possible, don't mix or apply pesticides yourself while pregnant. A professional treatment is considered low risk.
What the sources say
MotherToBaby advises avoiding mixing and applying pesticides yourself during pregnancy if possible; having your home treated by a professional exterminator is not expected to cause high enough exposure to raise pregnancy risks. If you must apply: follow the label and safety data sheet, wear gloves, long sleeves and pants, ventilate, and don't spray in closed rooms. CDC says the safe pesticide level for breastfeeding isn't known, so reduce exposure as much as possible; breastfeeding benefits may outweigh the risk.
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Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.