Property costs money. Whether it’s a residential home or rental, from the day you sign on that dotted line, property value becomes an important part of your financial portfolio. Professional pest companies like Gunter Pest play important roles in the maintenance of your property value—especially if you want to put it on the sales market.
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No one wants to set foot in a bug-infested building. Damage from mice, rats, insects, squirrels, chipmunks, and other critters is noticeable, especially during professional home inspections. Chewed-up wood and electrical wiring are expensive to repair. And, it’s a dangerous fire hazard.
Professional pest control services can identify and treat the home for vermin problems, ensuring that the value of the property isn’t diminished.
Why Go Pro?
Pest control services have the equipment and expertise to get the job done right. They know what kinds of pests are most likely hiding in your home.
Pro service companies like Gunter Pest document their work, which is helpful for renting or selling the property.
Regular inspections and pest control from people who know the business preserve the property’s investment value, help to prevent damage and save on huge repair costs.
DIY Vs. Professional
Homeowners may save a few dollars by purchasing pre-made organic or chemical pesticides from a home and garden store. But there’s no guarantee that everything will work effectively or that the insecticide has been applied correctly. Exterminating an area once or twice won’t keep bugs from returning to the scene of the crime.
Pest Control Professionals such as Gunter Pest dig into every crevice of the home to find out where the little buggers are hiding and where the nests are. For example, finding mice entry points can be a challenge, but the pros know where to look.
If the house has noticeable insect infestations, DIY pest control may be seen as an attempt to cover up the problem instead of truly remediating it. That can hurt homes that are up for sale.
Sales Property Value
Regularly scheduled maintenance from expert pest control services, like Gunter Pest, helps to keep the bugs and critters out—an important point for real estate agents. Marketing a home that’s pest free and protected is an easier sell than having roaches crawl across the floor during an open house. Common lawn pests find their way into the house, affecting the overall perceived value of the property.
Perceived Value
Buying a home may seem like a financial decision, but actually wanting to live in it is more of an emotional attachment. Perceived value is a buyer’s idea of whether something is worth the money, even if it seems like a good deal on paper. Psychologically, the idea of living with insects and mice isn’t a warm and fuzzy thought.
Pest Management Professionals including Gunter Pest give you the peace of mind that your home is comfortable and bug-free. Just as important is the “word of mouth” value that comes in today’s social media world. (On the internet, negative opinions go pretty far these days). Perceiving one’s “dream home” as a clean, bug-free oasis is an important value to the current homeowner or would-be buyer.
Insect Damage
Some little chewing buggers cause minor damage that is hard to detect with the naked eye. But when it comes to termites, that’s another story. Termites in your yard can easily lead to termites in your home, where termites will chew through wood and can seriously damage the building’s structure. Chances are, your home insurance policy doesn’t cover termite damage.
Signs of termite damage include
- Hollow wood
- Buckling and blistering in wooden floors
- Dropped termite wings
- Mud tubes along walls and crevices
- Bubbling paint and torn drywall
- Tapping noise in the walls
A bug or rodent-infested house may seriously affect the value of your property, and the cost to repair it can go through the roof. But hiring a professional pest control company namely Gunter Pest before the damage is out of control is an investment that pays for itself.
Author: Teri Silver is a journalist and outdoor enthusiast. She and her husband live on 5 acres with a vast lawn, three gardens, a farm, a pond, many trees, and a lot of yard work! The best parts of the year are summer and fall when home-grown veggies are on the dinner table.
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