If you suspect there’s a bed bug problem at home, you might be tempted to resolve it on your own. There are many over-the-counter remedies available, but the likelihood they will effectively eradicate these stubborn critters is low. Here are a few reasons you should leave the job to a professional instead of attempting DIY bed bug treatments.

Why You Should Get a Professional Bed Bug Treatment

1. Identify Pests

It’s difficult for the untrained eye to determine if the offending insects are bed bugs, fleas, booklice or carpet beetles. To administer the appropriate type of treatment, pest control professionals must first identify the source of the problem. They will check for visible stains, excrement, eggs, and shells that are left behind to verify which bugs you’re dealing with.

2. Find Hiding Spots

Bed bugs rarely make their presence obviously known. A pest control expert knows exactly where to look to find them, including headboards, bedside tables, loose wallpaper, wall panels, baseboards, wall crevices, box springs, mattresses, cushions, drawers, linens, and upholstery furnishings. Because these hiding spots are usually dark and cramped, it’s tough for the average homeowner to locate them. Professionals can expose hideouts and determine the best course of action to prevent bed bugs from spreading throughout the home.

3. Solve for the Long Term

While DIY bed bug treatments seem promising on the shelf, they grant only temporary relief. Homeowners typically don’t discover the bugs at the point of entry and infestation; by the time symptoms show, the insects have usually been on the premises for a while and have thoroughly infiltrated the house. Professionals inspect all areas before applying treatment so that they can be certain they’re tackling all of the affected regions.

Don’t attempt to deal with a bed bug infestation on your own. Instead, turn to the experts at AllPest Pest Control & Wildlife Removal of Lewisburg, OH. Proudly serving homeowners throughout Miami, Preble, Darke, and Montgomery counties, the company offers bed bug treatments designed to effectively eradicate the problem. They can also tackle other pest concerns, including raccoon and bat removal, termite control, and rodent infestations. Visit them online for more information and call (937) 884-5646 to schedule an appointment.