DIY Pest Control?

Yeah, you don't want to do your own termite control. It's a lot more involved and the consequences of screwing it up are a lot more serious($$$).

I do pest control for a living. Suspend is good stuff if you use it right. But don't mix it any stronger than you're supposed to. You can only make a bug so dead. If your having a problem with big roaches they're probably coming from out side. Once I've gotten the problem taken care of inside I don't spray in the house any more.

There's a product called Niban F.G. (Fine granule) It's pretty cheap and practically non poisonous to people and pets. Put a little under you kitchen and bathroom cabinets and under the utilities and it will work for up to 6 months. Also apply it liberally in the attic.

On the outside I recommend Talstar Granules. Use a seed spreader to apply it around the perimeter of your house and out into the yard. Don't use it concrete or other hard surfaces. It does need to be wet down after being applied though. It's great for fleas and ants.

As far as liquid sprays the best way to use them is spray the outside perimeter two feet up and two feet out. Spray around doors, windows, any place there's an opening into your house. Spend a few extra bucks and get a decent sprayer. Go ahead and use it all because once it's mixed it doesn't store well min the can.

You only need to do this about every three months on the outside and on the inside if you put out the Niban at the beginning of spring you should be okay.

It will cost you a bit initially but if you do it right the stuff will last a long time. You should only have to use about 4 ounces a year for the liquid. The Niban is cheap.

Or you could spend $340 a year and let a pro do it. (Ya cheap bastage.)