Need to bug bomb, can't move tank

[djam]

Hi, I have a 240g tank (w /180g sump) and filled with live rocks and about 15 fish. We need to fog the house, I'd like to also include the rooms next to the room where the tanks are. Is there anything I can do to protect the tank. Shutting it down and moving it is really not possible due to a back injury. I was thinking plastic sheets all the way to the ground, sealing it with tape on the ground and turning off all pumps, lights, etc. The tank is about 20' away from the entrances to the other rooms. I have a smaller tank in my office, I can do the same with that one, it is only a 30.

Has anyone done this? Any suggestions?

Dave

 

[r20crazy]

bug bomb your only option? what about a pump sprayer with chemical for whatever you gotta kill. when we had bug and termite issues we called orkin, didnt have to do anything with tank/dogs, didnt even have to leave the house.

 

[djam]

Hi, good question. We let out cats go outside in the backyard, they brought back in fleas, now those are biting my wife. Maybe we can bug bomb the rooms upstairs, and spray the carpets int he hallways and downstairs. Downstairs is primarily hardwood and tile floors, two that might be an option.

 

[r20crazy]

check amazon or homedepot for other options. maybe something like this? our dogs get the monthly drops so haven't had to deal with fleas inside for long while

maybe 1

 

[happaman]

for fleas there are a few options ime. I have/had dogs and cats so we treat them. For the house I use "insect trap" which is a sticky trap with led light. Works great in rooms with hw and carpet. I hate blood sucking parasites, lol.

 

[Dipan00]

Hey I wrote a detailed post on termite fumigation you should check out. I know your not doing termite fumigation but probably be similar to what you want to do. I was in the same boat 187g full stocked reef tank. Not a chance I was going to get it out.

http://www.socalireefs.com/index.php?threads/guide-to-reef-tank-fumigation.98547/#post-1026535

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[five.five-six]

Hi, good question. We let out cats go outside in the backyard, they brought back in fleas, now those are biting my wife. Maybe we can bug bomb the rooms upstairs, and spray the carpets int he hallways and downstairs. Downstairs is primarily hardwood and tile floors, two that might be an option.

for fleas, try https://www.amazon.com/Original-Indoor-Insect-Trap-KATCHY/dp/B07B6RZP4H

 

[five.five-six]

Hey I wrote a detailed post on termite fumigation you should check out. I know your not doing termite fumigation but probably be similar to what you want to do. I was in the same boat 187g full stocked reef tank. Not a chance I was going to get it out.

http://www.socalireefs.com/index.php?threads/guide-to-reef-tank-fumigation.98547/#post-1026535

Let me know if you have any questions.

That is a great write up.