Here’s Why Professional Ant Control is Better than DIY
Do-it-yourself (DIY) pest control can be enticing. The next time you’re at the grocery store, you plan to pick up an ant control spray or some ant traps, and within no time, the problem will seem far away. Think again! DIY pest control almost always ends up requiring the services of a professional. Although they are some of the tiniest insects you may need to worry about, ants still fit into the category of pests that don’t quickly go away. Here’s why you should consider using a professional pest service the next time you have ants rather than doing it yourself:
Get rid of ants quickly
The top reason to choose a pest control service to eliminate ants is to remove the hindrance faster. Licensed pest experts know an infestation when they see one and can have those pesky ants packing immediately upon their first visit. However, whether you plan to boil water, use traps, or spray for ants, there are downsides to DIY, and the number one issue is that it takes longer than getting professional help.
Understand the scope of the problem
A few ants in the house might be the sign of hundreds or thousands of ants colonizing outside. First, professional pest service companies inspect inside and outside your home to determine how big the actual ant problem is. Once the root cause becomes clear, eliminating ants and preventing their return is much easier. Ants hide under crawl spaces and chew through a home’s foundation, similar to termites, so catching them at their earliest is critical.
Save money and time in the long-term
Some people think that pest control is expensive or a waste of money. Yet, those same people often don’t consider how much the long-term impact of ants on their property. With the right amount of time, carpenter ants can create significant structural damage to a home and go completely undetected for years. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t discover a carpenter ant infestation or ignore the signs of ants, and then it’s too late. Black ants are also busybodies and work away within nearby sand and dirt. The uneven patches and holes they create can also negatively shift a home’s foundation.
Professional equipment and effective solutions
Doing it yourself often comes with a bit of trial and error. When putting together a stylish new chair or finally piecing together that shelf you bought last year, you can have a few oops moments. Adversely, pest control often requires treatments to rid them from the property entirely. If a homeowner uses too much chemical spray or doesn’t adequately protect themselves or their belongings from pesticides, they can become sick or worse.
Licensed pest control companies know exactly how much treatment to apply and often don’t require the use of anything harmful.
These techniques come with many years of training and experience. They know the right equipment to bring and have the most effective solutions, no matter the size of the ant infestation.
Hire an expert pest control service
It would help if you didn’t waste any time trying to eliminate an ant problem independently. It’s far better to call in the professionals for a fast and effective resolution.
Russell Pest Control boasts a team of trained and certified technicians for providing comprehensive residential pest control solutions in the Phoenix Valley. From silverfish control, ants control, and roach control to wasp control and honey bee removal, expect nothing but the best from our family-owned business. Call today.
