Homeowners and business owners can handle many projects themselves, but pest control shouldn’t be one of them. There are downsides to tackling an infestation of ants and other pests on your own. Understanding each option may convince you to hire a professional fumigation and pest control company instead.

Do-It-Yourself

Addressing an infestation of ants, termites, or other pests on your own involves little up-front cost since you can head to the hardware store and purchase whichever product you think will work best. If the infestation is contained to a small area of your home, you may only need one or two applications to eliminate visible insects or rodents.

However, few home and business owners have the knowledge and equipment to fully assess the extent of an infestation and find the source of the problem. You may wrongly assume termites are only eating away at the back deck when they’ve invaded your home. The problem could go undetected for months, resulting in extensive damage. Additionally, if you’re unable to identify the pest, you may use the wrong products, which can quickly increase costs as you attempt to find something that works.

Professional Pest Control

When you hire a professional fumigation and pest control company, they will properly identify the type of ant, termite, or other unwelcome guests in your home. They’ll have all the right tools, products, and equipment needed to find the source of entry and assess the extent of infestation throughout your home. Their treatments will be safe for your family. Most professionals guarantee their work, so if the pests return, they’ll treat your home again at no additional cost until the problem is resolved.

Hiring a professional is a larger up-front cost than the DIY method, but it is a better investment in the long run, especially when it comes to pests that can do extensive damage in a short period of time like termites and rodents. Severe infestations may require fumigation, which will cause some inconvenience, but you’ll feel safer knowing your home is pest-free.

Keeping pests like ants, termites, and bedbugs out of your home will ensure your family’s health and safety. For more than 65 years, residents and businesses throughout Wailuku, HI, have relied on the experts at Dick’s Fumigation Services to eliminate pests from their properties. Whether you have a small pest problem or a large infestation that requires tent fumigation, they have the tools to effectively and efficiently handle the job. They also offer extended service agreements to protect your home in the future. Don’t try to DIY pest control—call the professionals at (808) 244-7496 to make an appointment. Learn more about how they can help you online.