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The DIY process is where you choose to do the pest control yourself without the help of any professional, while professional pest control is where you choose to hire a professional pest control company to help you in getting rid of the pest. Here are some of the differences between DIY and a professional.

• Expense – A do it yourself is less expensive compared to hiring a professional since you only have to go buy the insecticide and spray it yourself. Hiring a professional may end up being cheaper considering the fact that you are not aware of the effectiveness of the pesticide or insecticide you bought, which may result in more damage than was there. In the end, you may end up hiring a professional if it does not turn out the way you wanted, which could make things even more expensive. You should, therefore, choose to do it yourself if you are fully aware of the chemicals you choose.

• Knowledge – In DIY you mostly read what is written on the label and a lot of research is required when choosing the best chemical to go for. Unlike DIY, a professional pest controller will identify the problem and be able to identify the remedy quickly. A professional will also answer any questions you may have on how to eliminate such pests.

• Convenience – When you do it yourself you are able to do it at your own convenience and you can choose the method that is most convenient for you. With a professional, it is hard to create time that is convenient for both of you and the pest controller. Scheduling an appointment that works for both of you may be tricky.

• Risk – When you choose to do it yourself you will end up using any chemicals that seem to cater to your problem, which may be harmful to humans and crops too if total care is not taken. In this care, you should ensure you follow all instructions listed on the bottle. When hiring a professional you find out if he has been referred to by previous clients so that you ensure that he does not cause any unnecessary harm. A professional is able to reduce the amount of harm from the client since he is knowledgeable on the necessary consequences after a certain action and knows the best method to handle certain pests.

• Effectiveness – When you do it yourself it is mostly effective if the infestation is not too large, but it could be more complicated if the infestation is large. Pests are usually eradicated at that moment, especially if it is not so much unlike a high infestation where it is hard to find even the source without the knowledge of pests. A profession is, therefore, preferable since they will have to set a date for proper elimination of all pests and their sources.

• Warranties – When doing it yourself, if a certain product does not seem to solve your problem it is hard to return it and get another from the shop you bought the product. A professional who has enough knowledge on how to handle such pests will find out which is the best chemical to use and they will be advised to you by previous clients. With a profession, it is also easy to write down a contract where if your needs are not met they can come and redo the work again.
In the end, both DIY and a professional are important only if all the conditions of how to eradicate the pests are followed in the right way. Most people fear to do it themselves since it may be harmful, but it you take caution you may save a huge amount of money. A professional is also better since they may give you an assurance of future elimination too.

Written by BugOut Pest Control & Lawn Care. BugOut Pest Control & Lawn Care offers the best service for pest control in Columbia, MO.