Hey everyone!
After battling a recurring German cockroach infestation in my rental property, I tried every DIY hack: borax bait (12), geltraps(45), and even a 300 ultrasonic repeller. Six month sand 600 later, the roaches thrived. Finally hired a pro for $1,400—they eradicated the colony in 3 weeks. But now I’m torn: Was the cost justified, or could I have succeeded with better DIY strategies?
Saved 3kt reating bedbug smyself! Use diatomaceous earth+steam cleaner. Proswanted 250/room. @PestControlGuru Are heat treatments overhyped?
90% of DIY fails come from missing nest sites. Roaches nest inside walls; ants colonize under slabs. Our infrared cameras find what sprays can’t.
Landlord hired a $900 ‘pro’ who just sprayed Raid! Now roaches are immune. Sued and won, check your state’s licensing requirements. Not all ‘pros’ are equal!
Pros used fipronil – toxic to bees! Switched to nematodes for grubs. Worked but needs yearly $300 reapplications. Is ‘eco-friendly’ pro service a myth?
Termite DIY = financial suicide. Paid 2.5k for tenting vs12k foundation repair. @DIY_Queen Bed bugs spread to my kids’ school via DIY gear. Liability matters!
Study alert: Cockroaches develop cross-resistance to store-bought sprays in 3 generations. Pros rotate IGRs + biocides. DIYers can’t access these cocktails.
Infrared cameras rentable? Found a $85/day thermal cam at Home Depot, could DIYers mimic your approach?
False economy! Our $8k Flir cams detect 0.01°C variations. Rental units miss 60% of nests. Heat treatments work but need 135°F for 3hrs, most DIY heaters fail.
Bought ‘pro-grade’ cypermethrin online. Triggered $4k ER bill when toddler touched treated baseboards. PSA: Concentration ≠ safety. Pros dilute properly!
Demand EPA Safer Choice certified companies! My new landlord uses them, no toxins but $100/month pricier. Worth it for asthma sufferers.