Of course, you may want to tackle the issue yourself; this can be a matter of personal pride or simply seem more cost-effective. The question you’ll be asking yourself is whether you can save money doing pest control yourself.

As with most things, the answer is not straightforward!

The short answer

In short, yes, you can do pest control yourself. It’s possible to pick up traps and insecticides, gloves, and all the other equipment you’ll need from your local hardware store.

This will cost you. It’s likely that the cost of buying all the pieces you will need will cost more than an annual service. However, if you choose this route you’ll be looking at the long-term, which means it may be substantially cheaper doing it yourself in future years.

Reasons why doing it yourself may not be the best idea

However, the best answer to doing pest control yourself is actually to do it with the help of pest control experts.

For example, if you see a termite running across your floor then you may have an issue with termites. Unfortunately, you may not know how serious the issue is or where the termites are nesting. If you treat the problem you can see but don’t tackle the nest, the problem won’t really disappear. In fact, the termites will continue to eat your home until it’s too late for you to do anything about it.

An expert will know how to locate the nest, dealing with the termites, and verify they’re gone.

In short, they’ll ensure the entire issue is taken care of.  And, if it isn’t, then you call them back to come and rectify the issue.

It’s also worth noting that professionals have access to much stronger chemicals than you’ll be able to get at your local store. This can make the difference between eradicating the pests or not.

They’ll also help to prevent future infestations

You should also be aware that there are a variety of preventative measures you can take to prevent pests from gaining access to your home. These include sealing up gaps, removing waste, and even understanding the normal entry methods of different pests.

Your local expert will assist you in inspecting your home and advising you on what areas need to be changed to keep your house free from them.

Don’t forget that some pest control products can be harmful to children and pets.  You need to know what you’re doing with them before you start using them and causing someone to fall ill.

The bottom line

You can do pest control yourself and save yourself money. But, by doing it yourself you’ll run the risk of not eradicating the issue and causing yourself more expense in the future.

The best approach is to do what you can yourself in conjunction with a professional, this will ensure all avenues are covered and your home isn’t just pest-free, it’s safe from invading pests and no pet or child gets harmed in the process.