Last Updated on June 7, 2023 by
It is very good to do things on your own from building a house, fixing a car, changing the light bulb, installing the fence, and a lot more. Some advantages are you lessen your costs and you get good exercise.
Is DIY Pest Control worth it?
Meanwhile, these DIYs though can only get you so far. That is why people become professionals they go to school for specific jobs and even get a master’s degree. They earn that degree to become experts in their field. Normal persons can do the basic things like doing an oil change but cannot tune up a motor engine. They have to ask for an expert to do it for them, thus the mechanic is the man or woman for the job.
Dealing with pests is a different matter. You as a normal individual can purchase simply over-the-counter insecticides and other chemicals to address an infestation. For example, bed bugs. Bed bugs can be easily eradicated by using insecticides, heat treatment, cold treatment, citrus sprays, and so much more. There are many sites on the internet that can help you get rid of bed bugs.
Although this might be easier said than done, dealing with pests on your own can also be a toughie.
These are some points to consider when you do DIY pest control:
1. You might overspend
Overspending can get a big chunk on your bank account. That is why careful assessment must be made so that you would know how much you should spend. It matters most when you can grade yourself on how infested and what kind of pests are infesting your home.
2. You might use the wrong pest chemicals
This is one important aspect of DIY pest control. Even though you might have researched it back and forth, it is no guarantee that the chemicals and reagents are the right ones for the job. You must take note that some pests are already resistant to certain insecticides. Furthermore, applying the wrong agent to the wrong pest and location might even be fatal to your pets or even humans as well.
3. You might get exposed to such chemicals
Getting exposed to such chemicals without proper protection will destroy your health. Especially once inhaled. Other chemicals are already skin irritants. So always be careful when handling such chemicals. These are known to cause life-threatening diseases like cancer.
4. You might affect and contaminate the environment
Not only that these are health hazards, but the chemicals would also destroy the environment. Proper usage and disposal should always be considered. You may be using personal protective gear, but the open air could easily spread fumes and particles to other organisms and vegetation. If you want to handle such chemicals, do consider getting educated and trained by certified pest control professionals.
5. You might not distinguish which pest is which
You don’t have to play “The Real McCoy” on pests. You have to specify and confirm what kind of species you are about to eradicate. Using the wrong methods and chemicals can cause you a lot of time and money. It would be such a hassle if you would do things over and over again expecting the pests to die. But then they are just unaffected or just plainly immune to such chemicals.
Who are you gonna call?
Pests that infest your home, office or all other places humans are present can be carriers of diseases and viruses. Not knowing the proper treatment for these pests can cause more damage if the chemicals used can infect the air and water environment. Thus making you a pest in some form and way. You should be mindful and know all the things needed so you can completely prevent the pests from coming back again. That is why it is more efficient to hire an expert or professional for the task. They have more experience and knowledge in dealing with these infestations.
