3 Serious Reasons to Avoid Trying to Control Pests Yourself
Here are some reasons why you may want to call us first.
If you notice that you have a pest infestation in your home or outside of your home, your first instinct may be to run to a big box retailer or home improvement store, pick up bug spray, and kill the pests you see. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why you should avoid DIY pest control. Read on to learn three of the reasons why you should hire a professional instead of attempting to handle it alone.
Reason 1: The Products Available to You Won't Be Effective
Most homeowners don't have access to the same products that professionals have. Many of the products sold to consumers will indeed kill pests when applied directly on them, but the pesticides sold to the public are designed to kill on contact, and the active ingredients are designed to quickly evaporate, leaving behind no residual pesticide. You may ask, "How can that be if it says 'lasts up to XXX days'?" Well, most of the "long-lasting" stuff leaves behind residual oils that are repellent to most insects. So essentially, you are just driving the insects to other areas.
On the other hand, a professional pest control company has the licenses and the training to access different types of products that stop the life cycle of pests, removing them completely from your home.
Reason 2: Identification is the Key to Success
Many people are unaware of just how easy it can be to misidentify bugs if you aren't properly trained. If you don't know what type of bug you are dealing with, you may not be treating the infestation properly. An ant is an ant, right? Well, yes and no. Identifying the type of ant helps us to understand what the best method of pest control to use. If you were to just spray the ants on your counter with pesticide, not only is this a hazard to you and your family, it is not going to be effective. Only a small portion of an ant colony goes out to forage for food. It is their job to bring back food to the rest of the colony. When they come up missing, the colony goes into overdrive making more workers and may even split apart to forage in new areas. And now, the problem is worse than before. Save yourself some time and headaches and give ExtermaPest a call.
Reason 3: Safety, Safety, Safety!
As you may already be aware, most forms of pesticides can carry major risks to your health. These products can be harmful to you, to small children, and to pets. To keep yourself and your family safe, you should leave spraying to the professionals. To keep our license, each member of ExtermaPest must continually train year after year. This helps us to know how and where to use these products to keep everyone in your household safe.
In conclusion
attempting to control pests on your own may seem like a cost-effective solution, but it often leads to ineffective results, misidentification of pests, and potential health hazards. That's where ExtermaPest comes in. With over 20 years of experience serving the Coachella Valley and highly trained professionals, we offer a personalized approach to pest control. We use effective, safe, and environmentally responsible methods to ensure your home or business is pest-free. Don't risk your family's safety and the integrity of your property. Trust ExtermaPest for all your pest control needs. We're here to help you every step of the way.
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