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Professional Pest Control Vs. DIY Pest Control
by Sussex Pest Control
on Jan 27
in Pest Control Blog
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In this day and age and in the current financial climate everyone is looking to save a bit of money. When it comes to pests many people's first reaction is to go down the DIY route and head to the local hardware shop to arm yourself with sprays and traps.
Unfortunately when pests come to stay they mean to stay for the duration and so you will need to arm yourself with the right product, possibly lots of it and know what you are doing. And with anything, there are pros and cons of both approaches so here are some things to bear in mind....
DIY Pest Control
- You need to gather information on your target pest, whether this is mice, fleas or ants as they all require different approaches
- You will need to invest money in the right products and time to apply them correctly, laying a couple of mouse traps will not be sufficient!
- Remember that you are using chemicals and take the necessary precautions to safeguard yourself, your family and your pets
Professional Pest Control
- This will cost more but you are paying for expertise
- Will be trained in chemical usage and the health and safety aspects of pest control, thus minimising any risks
- The whole picture will be looked at and a professional pest controller will have the knowledge to advise you on preventative measures
- Some pests, such as bedbugs, are impossible to get rid of using household DIY products and you will need professional insecticide
So all in all there are advantages and disadvantages of both approaches but in most circumstances, especially for pests such as bedbugs, woodworm and wasps we would recommend calling in the experts!
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