How DIY Pest Control Can Go Wrong

August 16, 2022
Exterminators, Pest Control

While many people turn to DIY pest control to save money, it’s not necessarily the right step to take when you have insects or other pests in your home. Pest control that is DIY can and does lead to great problems down the road. Raven Termite and Pest Control, your exterminator in Baltimore, is an alternative to DIY methods.

Ways DIY Pest Control Can Go Wrong

Too Little, Too Late

Often when you do DIY pest control, you are underestimating the problem. Pests in your home are great at hiding, so when one appears, that is only the tip of the iceberg. You likely have an infestation somewhere in your home that needs professional attention.

Risks to the Environment

Many DIY products can pose risks to the environment when improperly applied.

Improper Treatment

If you don’t know exactly what you are dealing with, you may apply the wrong pest control treatment to your home. Cockroaches may look similar, but there are many different kinds of cockroaches. The same applies with ants, spiders and pesky flies. Using the wrong treatment will not work effectively.

Chemical Exposure

When you DIY your pest control, you may not take the necessary precautions to prevent chemical exposure, or you may be unaware of what kind of protective gear to use. Chemical exposure can make you and your family sick.

Expensive

While a DIY product claims it gets rid of bugs, this is usually not the case. Professional pest control may cost a bit more up-front, but the long-term savings make it the least expensive option.

Improperly Used Products

Pest control treatments are chemical compositions that must be used in specified ways. When people DIY their pest control, they don’t always adhere to the proper procedures for application, or they use products in ways that are prohibited.

Why Professionals Should Be Called

A professional exterminator will be able to fully assess your home and determine what pests you are dealing with. They will know where to look for nests or infestations, exactly what treatments to apply and how to apply them, as well as how to prevent re-infestation.
For your pest control needs, contact Raven Termite and Pest Control, your exterminator in Baltimore, today,

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