While living in Hawaii provides tropical scenery and pleasant temperatures, the islands also host various insects and small creatures looking for a place to live and eat. Luckily, effective pest control services help keep them out of your property. Here are the myths about DIY treatments for infestations and the truths that contradict them.

What Are Common Misconceptions About DIY Pest Control?

1. Termites Can't Damage Homes on Slabs of Brick or Concrete

Termites eat the cellulose in wooden structures for nourishment. When houses are built on concrete or brick slabs, termites travel over them. They will eat through sheetrock and plastic to get to their food source, the wood beams of a home. As a result, they do serious damage to slab houses without professional treatment.

2. A Clean House Means No Pests

Keeping your house clean reduces the likelihood of pest infestations, but it is not a prevention or a cure. While there is no way to eliminate the possibility of critters invading your home, there are methods to prevent it. Be proactive by sealing entry points and hiding places, such as cracks and crevices on your property. Scheduling periodic professional inspections for pests, including termites and carpenter ants, further helps lower the chances of an infestation.

3. Bedbugs Can Be Treated on Your Own

If you suspect an infestation of bedbugs in your home, contact a pest control professional to tackle it. Once these creatures enter a property, it is unlikely that DIY efforts, such as isolating furniture and washing clothes in hot water, will eliminate them. Apart from these insects being hard to locate, they multiply rapidly and spread through a structure quickly.

4. Pests Aren't Present if They Can't Be Seen

Bugs can be out of sight while harming the home. Insects, including carpenter ants and termites, can infest a property and do months of damage before detection. Regular inspection and treatment by experienced and licensed professionals will help find and control these critters. To identify whether your property is dealing with an infestation, look for droppings and unusual smells. Check damp areas of your home, as these are the spots pests prefer to live in.

To prevent and eliminate the creatures on your property, contact the professionals at Mid-Pacific Pest Control Inc. in Wailuku, HI. These licensed and insured specialists provide effective exterminator services to residents and business owners across Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Oahu. Backed by over 70 years of combined experience, they treat a wide variety of infestations. They are the only company that uses heat thermal machines licensed and approved by the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) to impact bedbugs. Learn about their residential services online, and call (808) 249-2233 to set up an appointment.