When people suspect they have a burgeoning bed bug infestation on their hands the first thing they do (aside from freak out a little) is look for ways to get rid of the problem. But bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eliminate, especially with over-the-counter treatments. While just about every supermarket and hardware store in the country is stocked to the rafters with DIY bed bug treatments few of them truly offer the permanent solution you’re looking for. At best, they might buy you a little bit of time. But that breather only lasts so long, and when the bed bugs return they return with a vengeance.
Going it alone may seem tempting, but in most cases professional bed bug treatments are always the better option. They area safer, more effective, and in the long run less expensive than over-the-counter DIY solutions. But you don’t have to take my word for it, here are five clearly defined benefits of turning to a professional bed bug removal service in your time of need.
1 – Professional Treatments Use Fewer Pesticides
The vast majority of do-it-yourself bed bug treatments rely on pesticides to get the job done. The problem with pesticides is they contain toxins that are not only harmful to the pests they attack they can also be harmful to you and your family. This is especially true if you mix and match different brands of over-the-counter treatments, which is fairly common practice with these DIY methods. After all, if one brand of insecticide proves to be ineffective most people simply switch to another. Before long you have a mix of toxic chemicals in your home – and that’s not a healthy situation.
Most bed bug removal experts prefer to avoid using pesticides when at all possible, relying on alternative methods of removal such as heat treatments. When they do use pesticides it is in a very controlled manner. As trained professionals they understand how to deploy these chemicals to achieve the best result while still maintaining the health and safety of their clients.
2 – Bed Bug Removal Experts Use More Effective Methods
The first thing a professional bed bug removal expert will do is inspect the property and develop a sensible plan of attack. They have methods at their disposal that are beyond the scope of most do-it-yourselfers, and that means better results overall.
In addition to the judicious use of pesticides, a professional removal service will be able to treat the infestation with bait-and-lure traps, foggers, and fumigators. Many professional firms also rely on heat treatment to destroy the bed bug infestation without the use of any toxic chemicals at all.
3 – Improved Safety for You and Your Family
If your infestation calls for fumigation a professional bed bug removal expert will be better able to ensure the safety of you, your family, and your home. They are trained in the use of pesticides and know how to use them without causing damage to the building or its inhabitants. When you call in a professional bed bug removal service you won’t have to worry about the health and safety of your family or your pets.
Bed bug removal experts also know how to compete a job, and a big part of that is cleaning up after the treatment is finished. The professional clean-up will ensure that your home is free of bed bugs, bed bug remains, and chemical residue. That’s peace of mind right there.
4 – Less Time Wasted Battling Bed Bugs
If you decide to go it alone in your fight against bed bugs you’re going to need to invest a lot of your time and energy in the fight. You’ll have to find the right tools and pesticides to tackle the job, and that’s likely to involve a lot of trial and error. You will also have to take time out of your daily routine to section off portions of your home, treat the isolated area, and clean up afterwards. Chances are you may have to do this several times, especially is you miss any tell-tale signs of bed bug activity in parts of your home.
When you hire a bed bug removal professional they do the heavy lifting for you. Relying on their expertise saves you a lot of time and a lot of headaches.
5 – Hiring a Professional Saves Money
One of the reasons people decide to go the DIY route when they encounter a bed bug problem is they mistakenly believe it will save them money. The truth is it hardly ever works out that way. More often than not DIY solutions just waste money and time, both of which are in short supply for most of us.
Bed bugs are notoriously hard to eliminate, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Yes, DIY treatments may buy you some time but more often than not you’re going to end up calling in a professional anyway.
Bed bugs spread through homes extremely easily. Do-it-yourself treatments often result in bed bugs simply moving from one part of the home to another. And if you miss any eggs during the treatment process you are just delaying another often bigger infestation.
The best course of action is to hire a professional team to get the job done right the first time. In the long run it will save you time and money.
Call Your Professional Bed Bug Removal Service Today
If you believe you have a bed bug infestation in your home or office now is the time to call in a professional removal service. The longer you delay the bigger the problem will become. Don’t get sidetracked by ineffective DIY treatments. Call in a professional service and get the job done right first time.
Published by Scott Palatnik
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