Bait products, the ones taken back and shared with the colony, may take a few days to a week to work. A good rule of thumb is if you are seeing pests 10 days after a treatment, you may need some intervention from your pest control company.

If you're dealing with a pest infestation, you can expect to pay between $50 to $250 on average for DIY treatments or between $150 to $350 for one time professional services.

It's recommended that you at least schedule pest control in the early spring. This is the time of year when the populations of bugs, nests, and colonies are relatively low. As flowers and plants bloom and the weather warms up, many animals and bugs begin waking up from hibernation, start mating, and seek a food source.

The typical time most harsher pesticide treatments need for a safe return is between 2 and 4 hours. After that time, an additional 30 minutes is recommended to let the building breathe. This should be done with windows open and fans running to allow air levels inside to return to normal.