You Have Bugs, Now What? [Cockroaches]
Do you have small cockroaches running ramped in your kitchen cabinets and home? Do you flick on the light and watch them scatter into the wall crevices and under appliances? Do you want to know how to prevent cockroaches in your home? Do they walk across your food when you are trying to prepare a meal for your family?
If you have seen one cockroach there are surely more. If you have tried a list of the home remedies you have found on the internet and have been unsuccessful in getting rid of these roaches in you home, perhaps its time to call a qualified pest control professional!
In our profession we see how stressful it can be when these pests find their way into your home or business. Not only are they a embarrassment if friends, family or customers see these unwanted guests crawling on your walls or counters and in your kitchen cabinets, but they also pose a risk to your health.
Here are a few things you can do to help prevent cockroaches and to limit a food sources for these roaches.
- Place food in sealed containers
- Remove debris from under your appliances
- Put out your garbage daily
- Clean food debris off of your shelves and counters
- Correct any moisture sources, such as a leaky pipe
Your not alone in feeling overwhelmed with these pests, here are some common questions we get asked. But if you’ve had enough and want to leave it to the professionals call the PROs.
Common questions we get from customers are:
- How did I get cockroaches, I never had them when I moved in!
- Do cockroaches bite?
- Why do they come out at night?
- How long will it take to get rid of these cockroaches once you start treatment?
To answer your question on how cockroaches may of gotten into your home here are common reasons why.
Depending on where you live you may of gotten them from your neighbour, used furniture or picked it up from any place that has a cockroach issue. For instance, if you live in a townhome, apartment building or condo these pests can find their way into your home by crawling along wiring, finding their way through voids in the walls and there is a possibility you could of brought them into your home by accident.
Do cockroaches Bite you ask?
Cockroaches do not typically bite humans, however if the level of activity is of a high infestation and the food sources are scarce they can bite. This is typically not the case, but it is still possible.
Why do cockroaches come out at night?
Cockroaches are nocturnal and typically come out to forage for food and water, they are found in the cracks and crevices of your walls, cupboards and baseboards. They nest in a location that is close to their food sources. Should a cockroach infestation be neglected the infestation of these pests can overcome your entire home. With this level of activity you may see roaches during the day more frequently.
How long will it take to get rid of these roaches?
With a team effort approach from the customer and one of our qualified technicians and depending on the level of roach infestation it could take up to 6 months to rid your property of roaches. Maintaining a good sanitation regimen and correcting a water source like a leaky pipe will assist in the process. Also following recommendations that are given to you from your Pest Control Professional should be complied with in order to eradicate these unwanted guests in a timely manner! Find out more about PRO, we have pest control for cockroaches near you, we provide (cockroach pest control) in Hamilton, St. Catharines, Welland and the surrounding areas.