Keeping Bugs Where They Belong

Get Rid Of Cockroaches: Professional Pest Control When Cockroaches Invade

30 December 2019

Judy Lute

Cockroaches are a common problem in many homes. Once cockroaches find food, water, and shelter in your home, they don't want to leave. While you can take preventative measures once the cockroaches are out of your home, you still have to deal with the initial infestation once you discover there is a problem. If you find signs of cockroaches in your home, the only way to take control of the problem is with professional help. Cockroaches leaves small black or brown cylindrical droppings, give off an foul odor when the infestation is large, and will shed skin up to 8 times as they mature into adults. When you suspect cockroaches in your home, it's time to call a professional pest control service.

Find Where the Cockroaches are Hiding

If you aren't ready to start hunting cockroaches in your home, you have to allow a professional pest control service to do it for you. You want to find where they are hiding, and this is done by looking with a flashlight in crevices, corners, and behind your stove and refrigerator. You might be surprised by what you find, so you might want someone else to do this for you. Once the location is discovered, pest control services can work on removing the source.

Blocking Up Entry to Your Home

Once you have cockroaches in the home, you will want to prevent additional ones from getting in. Pest control services will look for small cracks in your foundation, a common way cockroaches get into the home.

Removing Food and Water Sources

Cockroaches are crafty, and they will eat out of your pet's food dish if it is left out overnight. They are nocturnal, and you are most likely to find cockroaches when you turn on a light quickly in a dark room. Clean your cupboards, counters, and floors thoroughly. Have any leaking faucets repaired. Put away pet food dishes at night to remove this food source. Check your cupboards and throw away any open containers. When cockroaches don't have anything to eat or drink, they aren't going to survive in your home over the long term.

If you find shed skins in your home, the source of the nest is likely close by. Cockroaches can leave bacteria in your home that can cause food poisoning and illness. Get the help you need when you notice signs of cockroaches in your home and rid your property of the infestation.

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