Pest Control of Cockroaches

Cockroaches can wreak havoc on your home. To win the war in cockroach control, here’s what you should know:

★ Entry: Cockroaches can enter your home in many different ways, from the outside through cracks and crevices, vents, sewer and drain pipes. We even bring them in on products like grocery bags, boxes, purses and on our person!

★ Ideal environment: Your home is an ideal breeding ground most species of cockroaches. With plenty of food, warmth, water and nesting sites, they can remain active all year round.

★ Reproduction: Cockroaches reproduce quickly. For every one you see there can be many, many more hiding and multiplying behind your walls.

★ Evasiveness: Because cockroaches are nocturnal, if you’ve seen one, you probably haven’t seen them all. The few cockroaches you see by day could mean they were likely forced out by overcrowding; a possible sign of severe infestation.

★ Allergies/Asthma: The dust created by cast-off cockroach skins, dead bodies and droppings can aggravate allergies, especially in children and sensitive individuals.

★ Do-it-yourself ineffectiveness: Cockroaches are better at hiding than you are at finding them, and their eggs are naturally protected from insecticides. Without special equipment, materials and know-how, cockroach control can be a losing battle.

★ CONTROL: Inspection is a very important part of cockroach control. First check for any particular trouble areas, and then inspect all known cockroach harbourage areas such as:

• ★ cracks and crevices in and around kitchen, bathroom and laundry and meal preparation sites if on a commercial building
• ★ behind hot water services
• ★ Electrical appliances such as ovens, refrigerator motors, microwaves, stereos etc.
• ★ door hinges
• ★ behind wallpaper or ply veneer boards
• ★ drains and plumbing; and
• ★ roof voids