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Moving Guide | Moving Pets and Plants
Moving House Plants
- Prune plants to facilitate packing. Consult
a florist or a plant book for instructions.
- Place your plants in a black plastic bag,
along with a bug/pest strip, conventional
flea collar or bug powder. Close the bag
and place in a cool area overnight to kill
any pests on the plant or in the soil.
- The Day Before Your Move
- Place the plants in cardboard containers.
- Hold them in place with dampened newspaper
or packing paper.
- Use paper to
cushion the leaves and place a final layer
of wet paper on top to keep them moist.
- If you must leave your plants behind,
then take cuttings. Put them in a plastic
bag with wet paper towels around them.
- On The Day Of Your Move
- Set the boxes aside and mark “DO NOT
LOAD” so they won’t be taken on the
moving van.
- Close the boxes and punch air holes in
the top before loading into your car.
- When Moving
- Park your car in a shaded area in the summer and a sunny spot in the winter.
- Upon Arrival
- Unpack the plants as soon as possible after arrival.
- Remove plants through the bottom of the box to avoid breaking the stems.
- Do not expose the plants to much sunlight at first. Let them get gradually accustomed to more light.
Moving Dogs and Cats
Following are tips for moving your
pets to their new home.
Cats and dogs can be taken in your car.
If so, remember to take along the
following items:
- Food
- Water
- A leash for letting your pet out
of the car
- Newspaper or sheets to keep
your car clean
Animals can get car-sick and will require
frequent stops along the way. Also, check
ahead to see if the hotel where you are
staying allows pets.
Moving Smaller Animals
Hamsters, birds and other small animals
can easily be transported in your car. To
help keep the animals calm and quiet,
cover cages with a cloth. Also, make sure
they have food and water available.
Fish
- It can be very impractical and risky to
move fish. Check with your local pet
store for recommendations on moving
your specific type of fish.
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