Cockroach Exterminator
How Many Cockroaches Are There?
There are 4,500 known species of cockroaches throughout the world, with 30 of those considered pests. These creepy-crawlies are despised for more than just their filthy appearance. They spread diseases, destroy property, contaminate food, and trigger asthma attacks. In the United States, the four most common roaches are American, Oriental, Brown-Banded, and German, with the majority of US roach infestation being comprised of the German species.
Diseases And Illnesses Caused By Roaches
They are dirty and defecate frequently, leave behind molted shells, contaminate food, and clog up electronic devices. They are considered a source of allergens and are known to trigger asthma attacks, especially in young children and the elderly. In addition to dirtying your home, cockroaches have been proven to carry amoeba and bacteria like Salmonella and E. Histolytica. They are also linked to Polio and Dysentery, illnesses that require hospitalization, are disabling, and can be life-threatening.
Cockroach Behavior
You are most likely to see these pests at night due to their nocturnal behavior. When infestations are heavy, they will move around during the day as well. Their ability to hide in tiny cracks and hold their breath up to 40 minutes make moving from room to room via walls and plumbing a breeze and keeping an infestation contained extremely difficult. Access to food and water drives their daily behavior, and scientists have discovered that they can mark trails to food and water sources that can be quickly followed by others. Once a roach finds an enticing food source like a dog bowl, dirty dishes, or the crumbs on the dining room table, they will frequently return to search for more. It takes less than 40 days for a newborn roach to become an adult and can travel up to 3 miles per hour from the day they hatch. These behaviors add up to a pest that requires skilled professionals to remove.
Infestation Prevention
Prevention is vital for the safety of your home. Some steps you can take include keeping your home clean and free of food scraps. These bugs will eat anything you can eat. As infestations grow and roaches begin to fight for food, they will expand to eating items like napkins, book bindings, cardboard, and more. The best methods of prevention are keeping food stored in airtight containers, avoid leaving standing water for long periods, and keeping housing compost and leaf litter away from the house.
Handling An Infestation
Though prevention is essential, sometimes infestations still happen, and once roaches are in your home, it is nearly impossible to get rid of them on your own. We understand the frustration that comes with an infestation, and that's why we offer the most advanced pest removal techniques. Our goal is to find the treatment that solves your problem quickly, effectively, and at a reasonable cost. If you are ready to get rid of your pest problems, contact us today.