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DIY vs Professional Pest Control
A $12 can of Raid vs. a $400 professional treatment. It seems like an easy choice — until the bugs come back. Here's the real comparison with actual costs and success rates.
Who This Is For
Anyone debating whether to try DIY first or call a professional immediately.
The Problem
Consumer products are diluted versions of professional-grade pesticides. They kill visible pests but miss eggs and hidden colonies. Bug bombs scatter pests deeper into walls. The cheap DIY attempt often becomes an expensive professional treatment later.
When to Call a Professional
Call if you've tried DIY once and pests returned, infestation is in multiple rooms, you have health concerns, or it's termites (never DIY termites).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is professional treatment worth more?
Professional products are 10-100x stronger and applied precisely where pests hide. Licenced applicators identify the species and locate the colony — DIY can't do this.
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