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DIY FAQs
1 - What can I do to prevent or eliminate ants?
The key to preventing ants from infesting is preventing entry into your home. Ants are constantly foraging for food and water to share with the members of their colony and may even take up residence in your home in wall voids or other hidden spaces if conducive conditions exist. Check out our blog for tips on pest-proofing your home!
Back To Top >>2 - What Can I Do to Rid My House of Stink Bugs?
To prevent pest entry, inspect your home for openings or cracks that can be repaired. (Window screens, cracks in walls, etc.) You can also install insect screening over gable vents and chimney caps. For stink bugs that have already invaded your home, you can vacuum up these insects with a handheld vacuum or vacuum with a wand feature, and immediately dispose of the vacuum bag. If you have an infestation that has grown beyond control, it may be time to call a pest management professional.
Back To Top >>3 - Can’t I Take Care of Stink Bugs Myself?
A lot of DC residents are interested in controlling stink bugs in their homes by themselves, and American Pest respects their motivation and determination. While some cases of stink bugs can be managed with the Do-It-Yourself approach, the situation often grows out of the scope of a homeowner’s patience very quickly. When is it time to call a professional? The fact is, everyone has different limits on how much pest activity they can tolerate in their home. Some homeowners don’t mind what they see as “a few harmless bugs,” while others resort to panic at the first sighting of a stink bug. American Pest recommends referencing your own level of patience as the best indicator of when it is time to call a PMP to get rid of their stink bugs.
Back To Top >>4 - I want these bed bugs GONE! Can I get rid of them myself?
There are many Do-It-Yourself (DIY) products that promise to eliminate bed bugs, each with their own levels of success. The problem is that these products often focus on controlling the populations of bed bugs, not necessarily eradicating the infestation. A professional pest control technician can develop an integrated pest management plan that will attack the infestation on more than one front and will be able to completely rid your home of bed bugs.
Back To Top >>5 - Can I buy Do-It-Yourself pest control products directly from American Pest?
American Pest no longer operates a retail store for the purchase and shipment of Do-It-Yourself pest control products. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information on products that have been used for treatment on your property by an American Pest professional, please review the Labels and MSDS section of our website, or feel free to contact us.
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