With access to Youtube, Google, and other informational sources, now more than ever, homeowners feel empowered to DIY all of their home issues away. According to Consumer Affairs, up to 74% of homeowners attempt extermination services on their properties without any professional help. Any expert would agree that with pest control, it's a bad idea to DIY. Here are three important reasons why.

1. Safety Concerns

Some of the most frequent pest control calls are for wasps, hornets, and other aggressive insects. Once they make a home on your property, they'll fight to the death in order to protect it. Without the right equipment, you may end up in the hospital or worse. Professional extermination services come fully equipped with protective gear but also, equipment that clears the nest swiftly and safely. It's not as simple as knocking the nest down with a shovel!

2. Misuse of Chemicals

There are a ton of products on the market that say they'll kill pests on first contact. However, you have to really think about the chemicals you're spraying in your home. If they're capable of killing any insect that dares step foot near where you've sprayed, is it safe for you and your family? This is doubly true if you have pets or young children. Professionals use sprays sparingly, only when necessary, and ensure that your family isn't at risk.

3. Incorrect Methodology

It's important to properly identify the pests. There are a lot of different household pests out there and each of them requires a different approach to eliminate them. With ants, for example, there are tens of thousands of different ant species. Each species behaves differently and as such, requires a different method of extermination. You don't want to mistreat the pest problem because you might actually just create more issues, either by worsening the infestation or putting your family at risk.

You might be tempted to try to save money and handle your pest situation yourself. We're all about being smart with your dollar. Rather than wasting money on random chemicals or the wrong approach, invest in your time and safety by leaving it to the professionals. Are you in need of extermination services? Here at Adams Termite & Pest Control, we can diagnose your problem before treating it as efficiently as possible. Contact us today!