One of the major misconceptions about pest control in Austin is that an over-the-counter spray is enough to get the job done. The reality is that over-the-counter sprays simply aren’t enough for successful extermination. Here’s why:

They aren’t always safe. Over-the-counter sprays are often loaded with powerful chemicals and insecticides that simply aren’t safe, especially if you have pets or young children in the house. In contrast, many professional Austin pest extermination services use high-tech equipment and chemicals that are much safer, reducing the risk to pets and children in your home.

They don’t address the root of the problem. Many over-the-counter pesticides simply attack the nervous system of the pest that is sprayed. If you spray the two cockroaches that you see wandering around your kitchen, they will die. The problem is that for every pest you see, there are many more you don’t. In order to effectively treat a pest infestation, you need to treat it comprehensively, meaning you need to also kill those pests that are hiding out of sight, otherwise they will continue to reproduce and multiply. If you have pests in your home, your best bet is to hire a professional, such as BrockStar pest services.

They aren’t all created equally. Different over-the-counter sprays are designed to treat different types of pests. It can be hard to know which spray to use to most effectively address a particular pest problem. Therefore, it is best to leave pest extermination up to a professional who has the experience and expertise to know how to best exterminate a particular kind of pest.

The bottom line is that effective pest extermination requires an experienced, knowledgeable professional who understands pests, their life cycles, and how to rid your home of them.