Cockroach Pest Control

Additional Cockroach Information

To control cockroaches, it is important to inspect the home for entry points. The pest control professional will check cracks, crevices, sewers, drains, pipes, and vents. Another main reason roaches gain access inside the house is the lack of awareness among consumers. What most people do not know is that most infestations start with shoppers bringing roaches into the house through cardboard boxes, grocery bags, and purses. Staying active all year around, a home is the perfect environment for a cockroach because it provides shelter, sufficient food sources, and nesting areas. Roaches are nocturnal, hide behind the wall, and usually scatter when disturbed through vibration. They reproduce extremely fast and a severe cockroach infestation can be expected after spotting only a few. Roach debris such as fecal matter and shed body parts can cause allergies and asthma. To control a roach infestation, a pest control professional is necessary. Over-the-counter and store-bought products are not only ineffective but can also counteract the trained pest professional’s efforts. The amount of time it takes to get rid of an infestation depends on how severe it is and what species is involved. Cooperating with the homeowner is an important factor in cockroach control because of the necessity to reduce feeding and nesting spots. Pet food dishes, dishwashers, drains, unsealed food, and trash cans attract these critters. The trained exterminator can also explain how to prevent an infestation and seal possible entry points. The trained professional can also place glue boards strategically throughout the home to find out the direction the pests are coming from. Lastly, a treatment plan should be composed individually for each unique situation.