If you’ve ever dealt with pests, then you know that they do not go away on their own. Once pests have made themselves comfortable inside your home, you have two options. The first option is to hire an exterminator. The second is to follow a ‘do it yourself’ method.
These ‘do it yourself’ methods are very appealing at first glance. They often appear to be more inexpensive and provide you with the chance to solve the problem on your own. This means that you do not have to tell anyone about the pests. These two perks often mislead people into believing that ‘do it yourself’ extermination will be quick, inexpensive, and painless. Unfortunately, that is not the case.
Ridding your home of an infestation is nearly impossible on your own. It will require an immense amount of work, dedication, and attention to detail. Common house pests are incredible at hiding and often reproduce very quickly. If you live in humid and temperate locations such as Virginia Beach, you may be more prone to certain pests including termites. It is impossible to eliminate termites on your own. You would need to call Virginia Beach exterminators.
Other pests could potentially be eradicated without professional help. To rid your home of an infestation on your own, you will need to dedicate all of your time and energy into finding the pests hiding spots and exterminating them. Hiring an exterminator often eliminates the pests much more quickly and chances of a recurring infestation are much lower than if you do it yourself.
What Does Exterminator Mean?
An exterminator means someone who exterminates. The occupation of an exterminator consists of eliminating rodents and insects. The list of exterminator synonyms includes eradicator and terminator.
An exterminator’s sole job is to find and eliminate pests. They often use traps, chemicals, and natural solutions to eliminate the pests plaguing a home or establishment. This requires exterminators to kill the offensive pest and determine where, why, and how the pests are entering the premises.
To truly exterminate, exterminators need to eliminate all of the pests on the premises and prevent new pests from entering. Depending on how the pests are entering, an exterminator may advise on your next steps as they may not be able to resolve home maintenance issues on their own. An example of such a problem would be extensive cracks in the foundation of a building and issues with sealing. These two problems allow critters easy access to your home, but will require the help of another kind of professional.
What Is the Difference Between Pest Control and Extermination?
Pest control and extermination are often used interchangeably as though they mean the same thing. However, the two terms mean entirely different things. Exterminators conduct exterminations.
They rid your home of pests. Pest control may be performed by exterminators, but the purpose is not to rid your home of pests, rather prevent pests from entering in the first place.
Pest control is a preventative measure taken to protect your home and family from unwanted crawling intruders. It is less expensive than extermination services and could save you money on home repairs as well. Pest control also focuses on what may cause pests to invade. They may look into troublesome vegetation, indicators of an early infestation, and possible areas of entry. The primary job of pest control is to identify threats and prevent further entry.
How Much Do Pest Exterminators Cost?
Regular pest control visits cost on average between $125 and $250. 
An exterminator visit averages between $300 and $500, but the cost varies depending on the type of exterminator. A common insect exterminator visit could cost as low as $150, while a bed bug or roach exterminator could cost up to $1000. Rodent extermination costs an average of $350.
As you can tell, pest exterminations can cost thousands of dollars. In addition to their high cost, they are also unexpected expenses. Regular pest control visits will save you money in the long run. Plus, they are a monthly, or quarterly expense easily worked into your budget.
Is It Worth Getting an Exterminator?
Living with a pest problem or infestation is stressful. In some cases, pests have even caused anxiety and depression in the individuals living with the pests. This is especially common when dealing with a bed bug infestation, as the home occupants often avoid sleep. However even dealing with an ant infestation is frustrating.
Dealing with an infestation on your own is rarely a feasible option. Even if you manage to exterminate the pests on your own, it will take more time and you may never know how they entered your home. This will increase your chances of dealing with another infestation in the future.
Exterminators and extermination services are well worth the cost. The pests will be eliminated much more quickly than if you dealt with the issue on your own. Living with pests is not an option as it can be annoying, unsanitary, and have a negative impact on your mental health. An exterminator can offer you peace of mind. Once your pest problem is managed, you should consider regular pest control to prevent future problems from occurring.
Help Is Available
If you are at your wit’s end in dealing with your home’s pests, Universal Pest & Termite can help. Universal Pest & Termite assists customers in Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas. We offer safe, efficient, and effective pest control and extermination services. If you are ready to eradicate your home’s pests, call Universal Pest & Termite today at (757) 699-5166.