When most people think of DIY alternatives, they think of saving money. After all, if you don’t have to pay someone else to do the job, you’d assume that you’d be saving money in the long run.
Unfortunately, DIY solutions can be a costly mistake. When you aren’t a Central Florida pest control professional, it’s easy to make mistakes that can end up costing you more to fix. Pest control, however simple it may seem, is one such endeavor that should not be attempted on your own.
Why You Shouldn’t Do Pest Control On Your Own
Pest control requires specific knowledge and skills that regular homeowners simply don’t have. Of course, it’s not the homeowner’s fault that they don’t have these skills. After all, that’s what exterminators are trained and paid to do, not you.
DIY pest control solutions are inefficient and can be dangerous when they aren’t used correctly, or proper procedure isn’t followed. Using the wrong equipment can harm both your home and your health too, so pest control shouldn’t be taken lightly.
While pests may seem easy to conquer and get rid of with some well placed Raid, it takes more than a few lucky guesses to eliminate your unwanted guests. Many homeowners also try to purchase traps that are often ineffective. Professional exterminators know exactly how to identify pests and disrupt their breeding cycle, getting rid of them in a more efficient manner than DIY methods.
Another thing that can make pest control more expensive is when unintentional damage is done. When you purchase the wrong equipment or use it incorrectly, you can damage your home instead of actually fixing the pest infestation. When the dust finally settles and you’re faced with both a damaged home and a continuous pest issue, you’ll only end up spending more money to fix the damage.
Overall, DIY pest control can lead to expensive repairs, whether the damage done by the pests becomes too extensive to overlook or you spend more money than anticipated trying to find the right solution.
Benefits of Professional Pest Control
Using professional pest control services isn’t just about getting rid of the issue quicker, but also about ensuring your home and family stays safe while you tackle the issue. As mentioned, improper pest control methods can lead to health risks, safety risks, and expensive repairs. All of which can be easily avoided by simply calling a professional from the beginning.
When you hire our professionals, you aren’t just paying for us to use the same equipment you can find at a hardware store. Instead, you’ll be able to take advantage of a number of benefits such as:
Efficiency
When professionals come to take care of your pest issue, the issue will be resolved in a quick, timely manner. No more picking one product and hoping for the best. A professional will recognize the issue upon arrival and use the right equipment to take care of the issue the first time around.
Safety
Keeping you and your family safe and healthy should be a priority, especially when there are already pests in your home. When you attempt to resolve the issue through DIY, you risk endangering your health.
Professional exterminators, however, know all the best practices to ensure that your family is safe and will advise on the best practices to follow before and after the extermination.
Expertise
Professionals have completed extensive training to safely and efficiently complete their work. When you hire us to take care of your pest issue, you also pay for our experience and expertise. This ensures you receive high quality, efficient care and that your pest issues not only disappear, but stay away for good.
Leave Your Pest Control To Us
Pests are a pain to deal with, but trying to get rid of them through DIY methods can often lead to more expensive repairs and fixes. By hiring our professionals right from the start, you can avoid these costly mistakes and return to living in a pest-free home sooner rather than later.
Brandon is the President of Drake Lawn and Pest Control in Orlando, FL . He has over 30 years experience in the Orlando Pest Control Industry. He attributes his achievements to living by these rules: continuous training and education, providing honest work and striving for the pursuit of perfect service.
