Allow 24 - 48 hours. The fertilizer should be completely absorbed and the lawn should be dry before re-entry of any kind.
We suggest waiting at least 2 days before you mow.
The best time to aerate a lawn in the south is in the late spring after the second lawn cut. The turf is healthier and in the growing season at this time.
The best time of year to dethatch a lawn is when the turf grass is actively growing, this allows the grass to respond and recover quicker.
Short answer, No.
All we ask is that the gates are open, all doors and windows are shut and the pets are put inside before we do any treatment whether it is for the lawn or pest control on the home. However, if you request inside pest treatment for any reason then we ask that you make arrangements to be there so we can have access.