The "Equipment Trap"
The biggest reason DIY fails isn't the chemical—it's the application method.
- Termites: You need to inject chemical 6 inches under the soil. A watering can won't work. You need a trencher and concrete drill.
- Bed Bugs: You need a commercial steamer ($400+) to kill eggs on contact. Ironing your mattress doesn't work.
Sometimes, paying a pro $500 is cheaper than buying $800 of gear you'll use once.