Here's Why You Should Not DIY Bed Bug Removal
DIY pest control has been on the rise since the dawn of online "How To" videos. Competent homeowners, wanting to save a buck, have taken to spraying and trapping unwanted pests around their homes. While we commend those with a thumb for ingenuity, there is one pest control treatment that we can all agree should be left to the professionals: bed bugs. These hitchhiking, microscopic bugs can go undetected for weeks until - boom - there's an infestation. Here are the top reasons to avoid the do-it-yourself method when treating bed bugs:
Dangerous chemicals
Do-it-yourself bed bug treatments call for high heat, intense cold, and when all else fails, chemicals. Using insecticides inside the home needs to be handled with extreme caution. Too many chemicals or improper use can lead to illness or worse for human and pet inhabitants. Pyrethrins, botanical insecticides, and pyrethroids, synthetic compounds, are the most common chemicals used to kill bed bugs. The average pest control must have a license specific to eradicate these creatures and has had countless hours of professional training even to list bed bug removal as a service.
Finding the proper hiding places
Bed bugs are from the genus Cimex and feed on human and animal blood during the night. Their tiny bodies allow them to hide in places far beyond the mattress or couch cushions. Other familiar places we have found bed bugs are:
Baseboards
Curtains
Electronics, such as TVs
Furniture joints
Electrical wall outlets
Underneath wallpaper
In posters or paintings hanging from the wall
Between the seams that join the ceiling and wallpaper
And many other hiding spots
Just two bed bugs left behind can create a new colony after a while. To find all of the insects, an experienced pest control company takes a thorough approach to inspect and clear out every nook and cranny without ruining your precious items.
Long-term costs
Homeowners may gawk at the price of professional pest control services and then decide to take matters into their own hands. While we'd never suggest moving forward that puts you in the wrong place financially, there is a considerable upside monetarily by working with a licensed bed bug removal company.
Not only will they have the appropriate tools and equipment to get the job done, but they will save on costly store-bought chemicals and having to throw out particular items. Most pest control companies will provide a satisfaction guarantee on their services, so if you see even one bed bug in 90 days, you can have them come back out at no cost to finish the job.
Peace of mind
Bed bugs not only take a toll on people physically but mentally as well. The worry at night that you or your family might be getting bitten by bed bugs and that your expensive or nice property is getting ruined can create significant stress. Investing in peace of mind and knowing that all of your bed bug worries will no longer be there is something you can't put a price on.
Get professional pest control services
Bed bugs are a very controllable problem, sometimes so controllable that savvy homeowners want to take on eradication on their own. But, the DIY approach can work in situations where there isn't a direct threat to the home's inhabitants or a possibility of a serious ongoing problem. It's safe to say that bed bug removal is a service that should always be left to an experienced professional.
Bed Bugs Arizona offers a free, in-home bed bug inspection and a one-year warranty on all bed bug services. No obligation. We specialize in apartment communities. Our fast, certified technicians provide the Pro-Treat Plus method of bed bug removal to Phoenix and surrounding cities in a 100-mile plus radius including Flagstaff, Globe, and Casa Grande. Veteran and senior discounts. Call now at (602) 962-8806.
