Saturday, May 15, 2010

A Short Look At Of Your Selections When Buying A Bed Bug Killer For Your Residence

By Aidyn Huffman

If you've just discovered bed bugs, and are now in need of a good bed bug killer, where should you start looking? And which product is right for you? Well, it all depends on your wallet and your requirements for your environment. So ask yourself some questions.

Do you have extra money to hire a pest control professional, or would you rather do your own work? Do you have children or pets you don't want to put at risk by exposure to the pesticides used in the treatments? Do you insist on the use of "natural" ingredients in your home? With those things in mind, here is a short summary of options available to you:

Professional pest control - If you decide to go this route, keep in mind you will be shelling out some money. Critters aren't easy to kill, and repeated treatments are often necessary to get them under control.

When searching for pest control companies, don't just look for an attractive low price on a company's advertisement. Read between the lines to see if that great bargain is for real, or if it only includes the estimate and one of the treatment sprays, in a series of the three that are required to work effectively in killing the bugs. Then when you've found a company you like and can afford, make sure that they are licensed and have the proper insurance liability in place, before you sign a check. Also, confirm that their work is guaranteed, and that follow up visits are included in your contract with them.

Self-administered home treatments - There are many of these on the market that are affordable - each claiming to be the "cheapest and most effective" home treatment spray available. And there ones you can buy made of 100% biodegradable natural ingredients, as well, that are advertised as being completely safe to the consumer and his surroundings.

However, remember that when something calls itself a "do it yourself" treatment, it means that you will be "doing it yourself" - and with just a set of basic instructions to guide and even confuse you. Also, just because it says "natural" on the label, it doesn't mean it can't cause an adverse reaction to certain people or pets. Therefore, it's very important to run searches on the products you're interested in, and check for things like any health risks associated with its use, as well as what the overall customer satisfaction consensus is, regarding its effectiveness.

Remember, no matter what your choice in bed bug killer ends up to be, by "pest-proofing" your environment before a surprise visit, you'll increase your chances of being ignored by bed bugs altogether.

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