As a homeowner, you want to ensure your living spaces are comfortable and clean for your family. If a bedbug infestation arises, you may be tempted to handle it on your own. While there are some steps you can take to prevent worsening the situation, you should always call an exterminator to address the issue properly. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t tackle an infestation alone.

Why a Professional Should Handle Bedbugs

1. Identify Correctly

You may have found pests in your bed, but that doesn’t mean they’re bedbugs. Some critters look similar to them and live in the same environment, like swallow and bat bugs. Proper identification will lead to the correct way to dispose of them.

2. Exterminate Safely

Over-the-counter insecticides or poisons are either highly-toxic to humans or ineffective at destroying the bug you’re targeting. Additionally, if you have pets, they may accidentally eat the poison you left for the bugs. Professionals will isolate the area and use non-toxic chemicals to ensure your household members aren’t affected by the treatment.

3. Prevent Spreading

Professional exterminators understand bedbug behavior, and they’ll check all the areas around your home where these critters prefer to hide. If you attempt a DIY extermination, you may not know how to thoroughly check the baseboards, windows, wall cracks, and carpet edges. Overlooking the smallest nook and cranny can lead to more bedbugs, and the infestation can spread from room to room.

If these pests have infiltrated your home, contact the team at Dick’s Fumigation Services in Wailuku, HI. These professionals will help you exterminate the pests and provide tips on how you can prevent an infestation in the future. Not only do they fumigate entire homes, but they also spot-treat areas to target a problem before it gets worse. Visit their website to learn more about their fumigation services, or call (808) 244-7496 to book an appointment.