How to Identify and Get Rid of Cockroaches
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Cockroach Control
You don’t want cockroaches in your home. Although nocturnal pests are hard to find, their presence is undoubtedly noticeable. These pests breed and multiply fast, turning a few stray pests into an entire infestation fast. Additionally, these pests not only spread dirt but can also carry a myriad of diseases.
Getting Rid of Cockroaches
Removing cockroaches from your home is more complicated than you think. While there are many DIY methods you can use, including fabric softener, coffee grounds, bay leaves, soap and water, and lemon, there are no practical. This pest control guide will not only help you identify, prevent, and treat cockroaches but also show how Western Exterminator is the best-bet solution to help you eliminate these pests from your home.
Identifying Cockroaches in Your Home
Roaches are one of the most common pests around the world. When it comes to eliminating cockroaches in your home, it would be best to identify the type of mosquito. While there are more than 4,500 types of cockroaches, only 69 exist in the United States. However, there are a few most commonly found across the United States. These include:
American Cockroaches
The American cockroach is brown to reddish-brown, one to three inches in length (the biggest of all cockroaches), and can survive up to two years. They are commonly called “palmetto bugs” and like warm, damp areas. This includes kitchens, drains, sewers, basements, bathrooms, and more.
Brown-banded Cockroaches
These pests have two light-yellow bands on the wings, abdomen, and sides of the pronotum. You can find them throughout the country in warm, dry indoor areas. Spaces you might find these bugs include ceilings, inside hollowed-out wood, clutter, and electric devices, as well as behind clocks and picture frames.
German Cockroaches
The German cockroach is the most commonly found in the United States. They are light brown and exist throughout the country in areas near water sources with food. This includes kitchens, bathrooms, and storage areas.
Oriental Cockroaches
Known as “water bugs,” the Oriental cockroach is dark-brown or glassy black. They love dark, moist, damp places hidden from humans, making them hard to get rid of quickly.
Signs of a Cockroach Infestation
Although cockroaches are nocturnal pests that stay out of sight, they do leave signs of their presence. If you see any of the listed symptoms in your home, you may likely have an infestation problem on your hands. Signs of a cockroach infestation include:
- Droppings
- Eggs
- Damp, unpleasant odors
- The appearance of smear marks
- Shedding skin
- Living cockroaches
- Property damage
How to Prevent Cockroaches
The first step to getting rid of pests in your home is to prevent them from getting into your home. Here are a few tips to help you prevent cockroaches in your home:
- Keep your home, especially kitchen, clean
- Seal cracks
- Cover open areas
- Use an indoor insect fogger or spray
- Fix screens
- Limit where you eat
- Remove pet food and water bowls and litter trays before nightfall
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Treatment Methods for Cockroaches
If you want to rid your home of cockroaches, it’s best to use pest control products such as EPA-registered indoor flying insect and cockroach repellant. If you still see these pests in your home, it’s best to call a pest control expert. Experts like Western Exterminator can identify, eliminate, and prevent future infestations.
Western Exterminator’s Cockroach Control Service
Western Exterminator’s cockroach pest control service is backed by global experience. Certified pest specialists with the company use chemical-free Entotherm heat treatments to rid these pests from your home. Not only can Western Exterminator’s expert technicians eliminate cockroaches, but also prevent future infestations. This will reduce the risks of you and your family getting sick.
Western Exterminator’s Cockroach Treatment Process
Western Exterminator’s technicians are experts at eliminating cockroach infestations. After contacting our company, an expert technician will schedule a visit to inspect your home and surrounding properties to determine where they are coming from. After doing so, we’ll suggest recommendations to help eliminate cockroach breeding sites.
Western Exterminator offers follow-up visits (if necessary) and regular inspections, including night-time inspections. Since cockroaches are nocturnal, night-time inspections will help reveal any places they’re hiding in and around your home. Additionally, specialists can continue monitoring your home with insect monitor units.
Step 1: Assessment
A cockroach pest control expert will come to your home to find where the cockroaches are hiding and inspect surrounding properties. After determining where the cockroaches are getting in, they’ll suggest treatment plans to address unique needs.
Step 2: Treatment
Next, our expert technician will use non-toxic products, such as a chemical-free Entotherm heat treatment, determined in advance with your help
Step 3: Protection and Prevention
When it comes to treatment methods, there is no one size fits all with cockroaches. At Western Exterminator, we will find the best treatment option for your home or business. It can take several treatments to completely eliminate a cockroach infestation, so we will provide regular, follow-up inspections and treatments until the cockroaches are gone for good. Our technicians will also offer advice on steps you can take to keep them from coming back.
Professional Cockroach Treatment
At Western Exterminator, we pride ourselves on being able to get rid of your cockroach problem. Our highly-trained and state licensed specialists will provide professional, targeted treatment for your home or business. Cockroaches are more than a pest; they carry bacteria that can cause your family to get sick. They can even trigger asthma and allergy attacks, especially in children. So, it’s important that you tackle the problem quickly and effectively. Call Western Exterminator to eliminate cockroaches from your life for good.
Cockroach Control Service Near You
Western Exterminator’s experienced professionals are certified, licensed, highly-trained specialists that use eco-friendly products to eliminate cockroaches. No matter what your needs are, the company is a smart choice for removing cockroaches.