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Why Pest Control is Not a ‘DIY’ Job

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April 5, 2023

On January 23, 2020

The presence of pests in your home is nuisance and the first thing that comes to mind is probably to eliminate such pests “DIY”-style.

Here are some reasons why one should engage a professional control operator provider who are experts in their field:

Safety risks: Pesticides often contain dangerous chemicals and without proper pest removal training there is chance of harm or poisoning that can affects pets and people. Removing pests irresponsibly may also put you in harm's way. For example, you may be stung by bees and rodents such as rats carry diseases such as rabies. Ridpest has both the training & equipment to remove these pests whilst keeping everyone safe.
Environmental damage: Pollution and toxicity in water sources due to pesticides can damage nearby plants and animals. The Ridpest team knows how to tackle pest problems using the proper application of chemicals.
Lack of training: Every pest problem requires its own method of removal and an inexperienced person would not be aware of the correct method or safe-use of insecticides or traps. Ridpest has the knowledge and necessary skills to get rid of pests without causing any harm or damage to the surroundings.
Lack of understanding: A novice is usually only able identify the pest problem based on what they can see (for e.g. the presence of termites in their home) and usually are only able to treat the symptoms but are unable to get to the root of the issue which leaves room for pests to return. Ridpest is experienced and we know how to identify the source of a problem and how we can solve it at the root of the issue.
Lack of guarantee: DIY solutions are not long-term solutions. By engaging a professional like Ridpest; our experts are able to guide you and give you recommendations regarding the right course of action needed deal with your pest problem.
Waste of money & time: The result of DIY solutions might not be as effective as you hope and carrying such efforts could cause a substantial waste of time & money. Ridpest is able to provide our clients good solutions at reasonable prices.