Why You Should NOT Do DIY Pest Control
- You have not been professionally trained or certified to use pest control methods
- Treatments can be hazardous
- Pest identification error
- The incorrect treatment can increase the number of infestations rather than eliminate or reduce them
- Use of ineffective methods and chemicals wastes money and time
- There is no monitoring or reporting
- Not addressing the underlying cause or problem
- Increased likelihood of pest recurrence
- Inadequate product knowledge
- Health and safety concerns include the possibility of pesticide poisoning for you and your family
- Issues with breathing while spraying
- Treatments available over the counter vs. professional grade
- Venomous insects that can cause serious harm
- Burns caused by chemicals
- Animal behavior that is unpredictable
- Dispersing the insects
- Not inspecting or treating the proper area
DIY for Pest Control should not be an option
Americans enjoy doing their own home improvement projects and repairs. People are always looking for ways to save money and handle their own projects.
However, when it comes to dealing with pests in your home, do-it-yourself pest control methods can cause more harm than good.
It is natural to want to get rid of pests as soon as possible when they invade your home. A do-it-yourself method may appear to be a simple and cost-effective solution until it is not.
Pest control involves the use of numerous chemicals and pesticides that, if not handled properly, can be extremely dangerous. If you have a pest problem in your home and are debating whether you should hire an exterminator or do it yourself, keep reading to learn why you should never DIY pest control.
Store-bought Chemicals Are not as powerful as professionals Pesticides
For starters, understand that store-bought chemicals are not as effective as those used by exterminators. Several pesticides are not available for purchase by consumers. These pesticides are extremely potent and may be harmful to humans. As a result, they can only be obtained by licensed exterminators, who will use them to treat your infestation. The products on the market may claim to be 100% effective and guaranteed to kill all the bugs on the planet. The reality is that these products will not work because they contain weaker active ingredients than the restricted pesticides that are only available to technicians.
Besides that, even if the do-it-yourself products work, you may not understand how to use them effectively. Did you know that treating an ant infestation (outside) won't work if it's raining? If you didn't know this (and most people don't), you could spend a lot of money on do-it-yourself products and end up wasting it because you used it at the wrong time. Licensed technicians have access to information that the average consumer does not have, and they will use that information to treat your infestation quickly and efficiently. Infestation treatment is a multi-step process that does not end with laying down the bait or pesticide and walking away. Exterminators will understand the entire process, whereas the average consumer will not. You can treat a fly infestation with do-it-yourself products, but do you know how to keep them away in the future? Exterminators are aware of all of this information and will use it to ensure that the pests are eradicated and never return. DIY products, on the other hand, serve as a band-aid rather than a treatment.
Safety Issues with DIY for Pest Control
There's also the issue of safety. Are you or anyone in your household asthmatic? Do you have any animals? Allergies? Do you have any children or elderly relatives living with you? Exterminators are well-versed in the health risks of all the products they use and will warn you of any potential health risks. Do-it-yourself products, on the other hand, usually have the health warnings written in small print somewhere on the bottom of the package. It's not worth the risk of making a loved one or a pet ill because you didn't read the health warnings on a product—especially if the warning wasn't listed at all. An exterminator is well-versed in the potential hazards of the products they use and will inform you of them before using them. This could save you from going to the emergency room or worse.
In Conclusion about DIY Pest Control
Finally, exterminators bring knowledge and experience to the job that a do-it-yourself product off the shelf does not. No two pest-control jobs are the same. Each case has its own set of circumstances, which have a direct impact on the treatment process. Water bugs, for example, are currently a widespread problem in New York City, and exterminators are aware of this—and will adjust their treatments accordingly. Pest control professionals perform treatments on a daily basis and are familiar with the issues in their areas. This allows them to tailor their service to each customer, increasing the likelihood of eradicating the pest the first time.
Exterminators, while initially appearing to be expensive and unnecessary, turn out to be the best option in terms of price, peace of mind, and safety.
Instead of doing it yourself, consider hiring a professional for pest control
If you have a pest infestation in your home, DIY pest control will not provide you with a quick and effective solution. You may end up spending a lot of money to repair the damage they cause to your home or employing an expensive solution.
You can save more money if you let the professionals handle the problem right away.
Jet Pest Control specializes in expert pest control solutions that will provide you with the peace of mind you require in your home. We treat all infections correctly on the first attempt and provide a preventive solution to ensure you never have to deal with pests again.
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