The following was published on Arizona Bee Kings. 

Pests have a way of getting into our homes and disrupting our lives. Whether it’s ants, cockroaches, mice, bed bugs, termites, spiders, scorpions, silverfish or even bees, pests have the ability to squeeze themselves through small holes to enter your home.

No matter the pest, you might have wondered, Should I kill this pest? And how?

Do it yourself pest control is tricky because it is possible to make a tame situation much worse if you do not know the proper techniques for how to get rid of pests. Some pests require professional products and techniques to get rid of them and, if you try to take care of them yourself, it could potentially exacerbate the problem. However, there are some pests and pest problems that you can DIY.

In this do it yourself pest control guide, we will go over the common household pests that get inside our homes, which pests you can take care of yourself and which pests you should call professionals for, how to get rid of specific pests, and a few common strategies to limit pest problems in the future.

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