A lot of homeowners try to handle a bed bug issue on their own. However, DIY bug control does not always produce the desired results. Bed bugs are tricky to eliminate and only professionals know the exact method and solution to use. With Maryland Pest Control, bed bugs in all life stages are eradicated.
When you use bed bug sprays or other products, you may be able to kill some bugs. But what about the eggs they have been hiding? When not addressed immediately, these eggs can start a new infestation in no time. Here’s why you should rely on pest control experts for help with bed bugs:
They Have Knowledge and Expertise
Due to the size of bed bugs, they can easily hide in the smallest crevices and cracks in your home, making it hard to find and eradicate them. DIY bug control does not consider bed bug behavior, effective treatment approaches, and the life cycle that expert terminators do.
They Can Identify Bed Bugs and Apply the Right Treatment
Some people mistake bed bugs for other pests. When you misidentify these bugs, you could apply a treatment that does not target the infestation you want to eliminate. In addition, misuse of products is an economic loss and can pose health risks to your family and pests.
They Have Specialized Equipment and Products
A pest control company has access to pest control equipment and professional-grade products made to eradicate bed bugs. Typically, DIY methods depend on store-bought insecticides that do not have the residual effects or potency to fully eradicate bed bug populations. Also, DIY methods don’t address the eggs, which need to be destroyed using special treatments.
They Offer Complete Treatment Coverage
Proper and effective bed bug control involves treating visible areas where the bugs are spotted and their hidden harborages. Usually, DIY methods concentrate only on visible signs of infestations and miss vital areas such as electrical outlets, voids, and furniture joints.
They Ensure Adequate Preparation and Follow-Up
To successfully eliminate bed bugs from your home, pest control experts do some preparations before treatment. They may declutter seal cracks, and launder infested items. However, DIY bed bug control methods overlook such essential steps. Additionally, successful bug control requires several treatments to target various stages of the life cycle. Because DIY methods do not involve follow-up treatments, surviving bugs will re-infest an area, causing another stressful issue you have to deal with.