Whenever you see a mouse, cockroach, bed bug, or another pest in your house, you want it gone and should be done quick but unfortunately, many DIY methods you’ve read about online are ineffective, a waste of money, and even on top of that, seriously dangerous.
Let’s talk about the problems with do-it-yourself pest control and how you can get pests out of your home quickly, safely, and cost effectively.
#1 Do It Yourself METHODS ARE INEFFECTIVE
There are Thousands of Internet articles online that recommend a variety of DIY approaches to pest control; however, the vast majority of these DIY methods are completely ineffective.
For example:
- Spraying peppermint oil to repel mice
- Using mothballs to kill roaches
- Sprinkling baking soda around the house to kill bed bugs
In some cases, well-meaning people are trying to help others, but their information is flawed. When researching pest control online, it’s important to keep in mind that if a DIY method seems too good to be true, it probably is. If someone is promising that a particular spray, essential oil, or kitchen ingredient will “solve all your pest problems,” it won’t. Truly eliminating a pest infestation requires a multi-faceted approach that includes identifying the type of pest, locating its hideouts, eliminating all pests, and preventing them from returning.
#2 Do It Yourself IS MISAPPLIED
Among all of the inaccurate DIY articles on the Internet, there are a few that actually have a grain of truth to them. For example, boric acid will kill cockroaches. When cockroaches walk through boric acid, the powder clings to their body. Later, when the cockroaches groom their legs, the powder is ingested and poisons the cockroach.
In this case, you might be thinking, What’s the problem? It works! But even when the DIY treatment is effective, it’s easy for the average homeowner to misapply it.
Let’s continue with the boric acid example. First, boric acid is easy to apply incorrectly. (Unless it is applied in very, very thin layers, the cockroaches will just walk around it. Boric acid also becomes ineffective when wet.) Second, it’s impossible to apply boric acid everywhere that cockroaches are. Cockroaches can hide just about anywhere in your home—including in your walls. If you don’t apply boric acid where the roaches are, they will continue to multiply.
On top of the problems mentioned above, there is another big issue with DIY treatments for a specific pest: what if the pest you think is in your home is actually a different pest? Most people can identify a cockroach, but it’s not as easy to identify a bed bug or tell the difference between a flying ant and a termite. A DIY treatment that’s effective for one bug won’t be effective for all bugs.
#3 Do It Yourself IS A WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME
We understand that everyone has a budget, and that pest control can seem like it’s too expensive or not worth the money. However, for many homeowners, DIY can actually be more expensive in the long run.
Depending on how long you’ve been trying to do it yourself—the infestation in your home could be much, much worse. As a result, you’ll have to spend even more time getting rid of it.
#4 DIY IS DANGEROUS
On top of all points, here are few DIY treatments that can be so dangerous. Homeowners and their families have been seriously injured and even killed using dangerous DIY pest control methods.
Even seemingly harmless pest control treatments can be dangerous: essential oils can be deadly to pets and harmful to humans if swallowed.
Dangerous DIY treatments should either be avoided at all costs (like using rubbing alcohol) or used only under the supervision of a licensed, experienced professional (like using insecticides or foggers).
It’s so important to do your research, always follow the directions for pest control treatments, and get help from a professional if you find yourself out of your depth. Don’t let a pest problem drive you to risk the health and safety of you and your family.
Final Solution
If your home has an actual infestation of mice, bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, or another stubborn pest, it’s best to have expert help. A professional pest control expert has the experience and knowledge to assess the situation, come up with a treatment plan and follow through to make sure the pests don’t come back.
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