Are you struggling with a full-blown infestation on your home or place of business? If you are, it’s never wise to handle the problem yourself. Those DIY methods that you see on the internet will only cause you more trouble than you think. Here are the reasons why homeowners who don’t want to invest in professional West Palm Beach pest control find themselves wasting their time and money on DIY methods.
Most homeowners who opt for DIY pest control solutions tend to limit their focus on the problem they can see. What they fail to realize is the fact that serious infestations tend to take place inside their walls or are hidden underground. Since there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to pest control, DIY methods won’t solve the root source of the infestation and they have the tendency to miss hidden spots and harborage areas.
Choosing to go for DIY pest control may cause you to use the wrong type of chemical for the wrong type of pest. This could potentially worsen the situation. For instance, if you attempt to treat pharaoh’s ants with a repellent insecticide, you’ll only break up their colony into several colonies. Also, when you use pest control products that are made up of various chemicals for DIY methods, you’ll run the risk of exposing your family and pets to toxic chemical exposure. It would take an experienced professional to handle and apply pest control products and apply them properly.
If you suspect a pest infestation in your home, you’ll need a professional West Palm Beach pest control company to help you deal with it. Contact O’Hara Pest Control to schedule an inspection today.