Bedbugs and their associated problems have become more and more common in recent years. According to Pest World, approximately 97% of all pest professionals have dealt with bedbug control recently. Most of them claim that their bedbug service work has increased by 69%, while the overall prevalence of bedbugs has increased by almost 66%. With these statistics in mind, the chances that you might need the help of pest control services to get rid of bedbugs are high. Getting rid of bedbugs on your own is notoriously difficult, so here are some of the top reasons for hiring professional pest control services.

Bedbugs Multiply Quickly

Bedbugs are some of the most challenging pests to eliminate from your home. They're small and quickly multiply out of control. They're resistant to conventional pest control methods and environmental changes. They spread rapidly and can contaminate your home before you know it. Bedbugs should be taken seriously because they can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, swollen lymph nodes, and bronchiolitis characterized by coughs, wheezing, and respiratory distress. With so much on the line, you shouldn't hesitate to hire a professional as soon as you notice even a few bedbugs in order to avoid a full-blown infestation.

Professionals Have Knowledge and Experience

The main advantage of hiring professionals is their hands-on knowledge of the best pesticides on the market. Although many pesticide manufacturers claim that their products kill bedbugs on contact, this might not always be the case. For one thing, some bedbug populations have become resistant to common pesticides. Hiring a professional means they'll bring the best pesticides on the market so you can be assured of total bedbug eradication. These professionals know how to use hazardous products safely, so they have access to stronger chemicals. They also know where to look for bedbugs to ensure they have eliminated all of them, including the eggs. Pest control professionals specialize in identifying and eliminating bedbugs from all parts of a building, including furniture, mattresses, carpets, box springs, clothing, picture frames, baseboards, and electrical equipment. No matter where your home's bedbugs are hiding, they can find and treat them.

DIY Treatments Are Not Always as Inexpensive as They Seem

It's easy to find DIY pest control techniques on the internet. These techniques are usually completely unverified and use inexpensive items you can purchase at your local hardware store or find around your house. While bedbug removal might seem like one of those things you can do by yourself, it's harder than you might think. For one thing, bedbugs are especially difficult to eradicate because they've evolved to live side-by-side with humans and remain undetected. They're tiny and live in the smallest possible places, so they're difficult to find and treat. Their tiny, white eggs are easily disguised against mattress covers, sheets, and white paint. Even if you destroy every adult bedbug, unless the eggs are eliminated, the eggs will hatch and rebuild the population. DIY treatments that don't take these issues into account will be useless, wasting the time, money, and effort you spend on them.

On the other hand, when you hire a professional to treat your home for bedbugs, you know you're getting effective services from the very beginning. Whether you choose to get a heat treatment or to use chemical pesticides, your local pest control specialist can ensure the job is done right. You won't waste your resources on ineffective pest control measures while your bedbug infestation grows out of control. Instead, if you get an effective pest control solution as soon as you notice even one bedbug, you can get a relatively inexpensive professional treatment for a small, localized infestation.

Pest Control Experts Keep You Safe

Most of the products used in bedbug eradication are somewhat harmful to people and pets. Some of the products come as powders, while others come as sprays. When inexperienced homeowners don't follow each pesticide's instructions carefully, they can easily inhale these products or spread them carelessly. The chemicals can then end up on the skin where they can be absorbed into the body or be ingested while eating finger foods. On the other hand, professional pest control technicians know how to handle pesticides so as not to harm anyone during the process. The best part about hiring professionals is that they'll keep you safe by advising you on what to do as they treat your home. They will let you know if you need to leave while the treatment is underway and when it should be safe for you to come home. Great pest control professionals will tell you where they found the largest populations of bedbugs, which should be where they focus their treatments. You can continue to avoid the worst areas while settling back into your home.

Bedbug Specialists Have Innovative Equipment

Bedbugs tend to live in tiny crevices, and this makes it challenging to eradicate them. A homeowner would need the right tools to ensure that the pesticides they use can reach deep into the tiniest crevices. Pest control specialists have commercial-grade equipment, including fumigators and dust applicators, that can reach all the areas that might have bedbugs. They also have innovative equipment which can only be acquired by certified companies, which includes heat treatment equipment that can reach every area of your home. Since professionals have access to the best equipment and chemicals, they can customize your home's treatment based on the level of infestation they find. If your home needs heat and chemical treatments to completely eradicate bedbugs that have taken up residence in hard-to-reach places, only a professional team of exterminators will be able to get the job done.

Professional Services Keep Your Home Clean

The bedbug eradication process can be messy, especially when not done correctly. This is especially true if you turn to DIY techniques and use household cleaners or common pesticide powders. DIY pest control solutions typically create a big mess while only providing a small effect on your home's bug infestation. In comparison, pest control specialists use highly concentrated pesticides and heat treatments that don't leave a mess behind. Once the treatments are completed, you can simply enjoy your clean, pest-free home.

Bedbug Specialists Offer Professional Advice

The best way to prevent bedbugs from invading your home is to understand how they got there in the first place. A reliable pest control service can give you suggestions on possible ways through which bedbugs could have gotten into your house. This information makes it easier for you to prevent another infestation. Additionally, pest control specialists have seen bedbug infestations of all sizes. With their advanced knowledge, they can teach you how to detect a bedbug infestation early enough to nip it in the bud. They'll show you the potential areas to look for as you regularly inspect your home for bedbugs. As you keep up with regular inspections on your own, you can reduce your bedbug control costs in the future since your pest control technician will only have to treat a small area of your home.

Pest Control Experts Eliminate All Bedbugs

The worst-case scenario of a DIY bedbug treatment is eliminating most of the population just to see it rebound in a few weeks. Living with bedbugs is so emotionally taxing that it simply isn't worth the risk. By working with experienced pest control professionals, you have a much higher chance of completely eradicating the bedbug population in your home. You'll truly be able to rest easy after a professional bedbug treatment, knowing that there's very little chance of any bedbugs surviving.

One of the best actions to take when you first notice bedbugs is to call for professional help. Don't waste your time on DIY methods and one-step treatments that don't work. You can save time, money, and hassle by getting someone knowledgeable to take care of things quickly and expertly. People often think that if you want professional results, you have to spend a lot of money. That's simply not true. A good exterminator can be affordable and still provide the professional level of service you need. A great pest extermination service provides bedbug inspection, detection, intervention, and eradication. If you have a bedbug infestation in your home, reach out to our local pest control professionals at Mares Exterminating today to get prompt, effective bedbug extermination services.