When you buy a home, you incur many additional expenses, including insurance costs and utility payments. You may want to make changes that require hiring skilled labor or simply purchasing a few gallons of paint. The rooms need furniture and maybe some decorations.
Of course, when you make such a significant investment, you also want to do everything possible to ensure the biggest return. That requires continual upkeep of your house to ensure it stays in great condition. However, with a maxed-out budget, some things you know are a good idea get pushed aside. Pest control is often one of those things. If you’ve avoided getting professional pest control for your home, you may wonder if it’s worth the cost. Find out why it’s worth it below.
Why it’s important to have a pest-free home
Pests pose many problems for homeowners. There are a lot of different kinds of pests in the Midwest, and the issues they cause vary by species. Some of the most common pests and the problems they cause include:
- Ants
Most species are nuisances, but they can all contaminate your food, and carpenter ants can damage your house. - Flies
Fruit flies, house flies, and drain flies can all transmit diseases. - Termites
These wood-destroying pests are highly damaging to the wooden structures in your house. - Cockroaches
Cockroaches are known to spread over 30 types of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. - Rodents
Mice and rats are dangerous in your home because they damage property and can jeopardize your family’s health.
Unfortunately, the list above is not comprehensive; there are many pests from which homes, belongings, and families need protection. You don’t need the stress, illnesses, or repair bills often accompanying infestations, which is exactly why homeowners in Des Moines, Kansas City, Omaha, and the Midwest need professional pest control.
A few benefits of professional pest control
Professional home pest control services have various benefits; the following are just a few reasons why it is better to skip DIY treatments and hire experienced pest control specialists.
- Industry experts
At Miller Pest & Termite, we have decades of pest control experience. All our pest control pros receive training and ongoing education to stay up-to-date on our industry's latest research, methods, and advancements. - Pest control specialists understand pests better
Licensed exterminators understand pest biology and behavior. The average homeowner doesn’t know which ant species prefer proteins over sugars, but pest professionals do. For the results you’re looking for, you need pest control that directly targets the pests in your home. Pest professionals know how to do this, regardless of which pests have gotten inside - Exterminators use professional equipment & products
Technicians utilize equipment, tools, and products that aren’t readily available to the general public. To eliminate some pests, you sometimes need items that allow you to access out-of-the-way areas or are only available to certified pest professionals. - Long-term pest protection is the best
Professional pest control provides long-term pest protection. Most DIY pest control involves products that will temporarily relieve a pest problem. However, those pest problems will often return in the weeks and months to come. - Guaranteed solutions
At Miller Pest & Termite, we guarantee our services, which you won’t get when you do it yourself.
These benefits of professional pest control are just the tip of the iceberg. Read on to learn more about why professional pest control is worth it.
How professional pest control can save you money
For many homeowners, the biggest roadblock to hiring a pest control company is the cost. Why pay for something, especially preventative services, when you don’t even have a pest infestation? Isn’t it cheaper to simply wait and deal with a pest infestation after it’s already occurred?
Although there isn’t one way to determine the potential costs of professional pest control vs. DIY pest control or preventative pest control vs. curative pest control, there are several factors to consider.
Although pest control may cost more upfront, you will likely save money in the long run. Consider the following scenario:
You consider getting ongoing preventative pest control for your house, but there’s a monthly fee. Instead, you decide to take your chances. At first, everything is fine, but rodents move into your house after some time. You don’t notice at first, and then suddenly, you’re hearing noises in the walls, smell something unpleasant, and uncover damage caused by these pests. Your DIY rodent control (i.e., those mouse traps you bought at the hardware store) catches a couple of rodents but hasn’t solved the problem. Do you return to the store for bait or other products and spend more money on solutions that won’t be entirely successful?
Moreover, you uncover shredded insulation saturated with rodent droppings, chewed wires, and other damage needing repair. In other words, your wallet just got a little lighter. Overall, getting the pest control would have been cheaper and far less stressful.
The convenience factor of professional pest control
Another reason many choose professional pest control over DIY pest control is convenience. You lead a busy life and don’t want to spend your free time going after pests. Giving that responsibility to a professional pest control company gives you back your time.
It also takes away a fair bit of stress. No one wants to worry about insects and rodents in their home, and with professional pest control, you don’t have to. Here at Miller Pest & Termite, our home pest control plans include a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - if a covered pest problem develops between our visits, we'll return to your home within 24-48 hours to retreat at no additional cost!
Why professional pest control is the better option
A lot can go wrong with do-it-yourself pest control. It’s better to let trained professionals address pest problems for a few reasons:
- Pest control technicians receive rigorous training on how to mix and apply the products we use.
It’s easy to misread the instructions on DIY treatments, which can result in the misuse of products and render the product ineffective. Worst case scenario, you could create a hazardous environment for your family and pets. - Professional pest control eliminates pests wholly and quickly; that is not usually the case for over-the-counter sprays and baits.
- Pest control specialists use various methods to exterminate insects and rodents from homes and other structures. In addition to being more effective, it also lessens the amount of conventional products used.
How to choose a professional pest control company
If you’ve decided that professional pest control is right for your home, there are specific criteria to look for when choosing a company.
- Certification and licensing: The pest control company you choose should be a licensed company with expert staff.
- Reputation and reviews: A pest control company is only as good as its customers say it is. Look for one that has good reviews and a great reputation.
- Treatment plans: You want pest control that meets your needs. Choose a company that will tailor a treatment plan to your home’s pest problems.
- Transparent pricing: Some companies make pricing hard to find or hide extra fees in the fine print. Look for a company that is upfront about the cost.
Why Miller Pest & Termite is a great choice
Miller Pest & Termite checks all the boxes regarding what to look for in a professional pest control company. We are a licensed company with a certified entomologist on staff. We have over a thousand four—and five-star reviews on Google. We offer the treatments you need with no sneaky pricing. If you’re looking for pest control in Des Moines, Kansas City, Omaha, or elsewhere in Miller’s multi-state service area, we’d love to help!
Don’t waste time and money on DIY pest control; contact Miller Pest & Termite for effective, long-term solutions. We offer several year-round residential pest control options and stand-alone services for termites, bed bugs, and other pests. Contact us today for more information!
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