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exterminator + fishtanks

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I didn't know where exactly to post this so sorry if it's in the wrong spot.
I live in an older rancher and this morning I saw a bunch of wasps swarming into my addict in different spots :eek: YIKES!
I'll have to call the landlord and hope he'll call in an exterminator. But what about my tanks? Should I unplug pumps and filters or should I see about moving all fish over to a friend's house, or....should I not worry about it at all??
any opinions? I don't have many expensive fish, but that's not the point...
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can you seal them with saran wrap?
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BossRoss
wasp nests are poisoned locally with a powder or spray... as long as they are not within a few feet from the fishtank, you're all good.
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O.C.D Fishies
when they came in to do my building for bed bugs (and might I add they found nothing) They tell you to turn off the pumps and cover the tops of them. I just used mattress plastic wrap and taped around the outside of the glass.
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thanks, that's good to hear. I was a little worried, But I guess I just call the landlord and get it all taken care of. thanks guys :)
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O.C.D Fishies said:
when they came in to do my building for bed bugs (and might I add they found nothing) They tell you to turn off the pumps and cover the tops of them. I just used mattress plastic wrap and taped around the outside of the glass.
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they did that to me when i lived in new west and never even did a perimeter treatment for prevention.. i was furious after all the work we had to do bagging everything
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Hey yah I had it happen twice and they never did any treatment. It is way to much work. But I rather enjoy unpacking things lol.

neven said:
they did that to me when i lived in new west and never even did a perimeter treatment for prevention.. i was furious after all the work we had to do bagging everything
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gimlid
Ok I have been through this myself.
If they are gassing the place, wrap the tank with plastic and seal it. Take as much air line as you need and a good strong air pump and put outside. this will allow fresh air and the the posetive pressure should keep out the poison.
poke a few small hole to allow for air to escape.
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