Pest control isn't done just for your peace of mind. It's vital to your health and safety, as many insects and rodents can carry diseases that are harmful to the health of your family and pets.

There are many factors that can influence pest sightings – including some that are out of your control such as location and weather. However, your home and habits can also attract pests.

As a good rule of thumb, you should be able to DIY your pest control if you are preventing pests from arriving or dealing with a small number of non-wood boring insects. On the other hand ...

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