There are some things that DIYers can successfully do without risk and they CAN save money in the process. Pest control is NOT something that a DIYer should attempt. There are numerous reasons why you should leave pest control to the professionals.
Here are some of them:
- You are not professionally trained or certified to work with pest control methods
- Treatments can be dangerous
- Misidentification of the pest
- The wrong treatment can increase the number of infestations instead of eliminate or reduce
- Waste money and time
- Usage of wrong methods and chemicals
- No monitoring or reporting
- Not getting to the root source or problem
- Higher chance of pest recurrence
- Lack of product knowledge
- Health and safety risks – risk of pesticide poisoning for you and your family
- Respiratory issues while spraying
- Over-the-counter vs professional grade treatments
- Venomous insects that could seriously hurt you
- Chemical burns
- Unpredictable animal behavior
- Scattering the insects
- Not looking in or treating the correct areas
- House fires if you are using space heater or torch to get rid of pests
When you hire a professional, want their experience and knowledge to get the job done correctly. They are trained specifically for pest control.
