We are almost in May and MAYbe a few pests are developing a plan to take over your home this Spring! You wouldn’t know it because they like to whisper, but our pest control professionals can speak their language. Before you give us a call, we’re sure you’ll try some of your own pest control methods and we wish you luck! Just make sure you avoid these costly mistakes»

Using the Wrong Bait
We understand that people want to save money wherever they can and if you think you can tackle a pest on your own, give it a try! What we see too often though is homeowners that waste their money on DIY bait and traps and they have them placed completely incorrectly. If you were fishing, you would try to use your tools to find the place where fish tend to gather. You wouldn’t go fishing in a dead zone, so you shouldn’t be fishing for pests in useless areas. Use their droppings and other signals to locate their nest and set up your plan of attack around that area.

Not Doing Your Research
When it comes to insects, it can be difficult to separate the species. Ants and termites can often be mistaken for each other and smaller rats are often confused with mice. For a pest control professional, telling the difference is rather easy because we are trained on what to look for. As a homeowner, it might be difficult to decipher one from the other and this can lead to wasted money on pest control products that are going after the wrong culprit. Be sure to consult our blog if you have any questions about the pests threatening your home.

Going Only DIY
DIY pest control solutions are certainly beneficial and they do a great job of PREVENTING pests. Using peppermint oil, sealing up cracks and keeping the cabinets tidy are all good ways to limit the number of pests in your home, but they aren’t going to solve existing problems. If you start to see droppings in your basement or attic, it’s probably already too late for DIY methods. Our team can assess the damage and create a custom plan that is going to return your home to safety. You make the call and we can handle the rest!

To schedule pest control services, call Pest Control Unlimited at 888-649-9919 or click around on our website for more information!