[Pest Profile] Cockroaches

Concerned, absolutely! There are health concerns with living with cockroaches. However, seeing one cockroach does not always mean you have an infestation on your hands. It is possible that there is only one roach, and you took care of it. Yet, it is possible there might be more hiding in the darkness. One way to know for sure is to get a flashlight and begin to look at the crevices in cabinets, under the sink, in the pantry, behind the refrigerator, etc. A sure sign is spotting roach droppings. ____help, what to do now??? -----

Absolutely!

Having cockroaches in the home, can be an unpleasant experience. With their habits of hiding in the kitchens and scurrying into darkness when the light are flipped on, can be enough to make anyone squeamish!

Cockroaches are dirty and nasty! They thrive in a moisture environment like pipes, sewers, kitchens, bathrooms, and drains. While crawling across garbage, sewage, filth, and decaying matter, their legs pick up germs. These germs are then transferred as they crawl across the kitchen counters, food, dishes in cabinets, etc. Not only do they transfer germs but they leave behind their skins when molting and fecal droppings.

Cockroaches can trigger allergies and asthma, especially in children. They have also been implicated in spreading a number of diseases to humans, including E. coli and Salmonella, parasitic worms and human pathogens - making their presence in the home very concerning.

To avoid any future infestation is to keep in mind that cockroaches need food, water, and shelter to survive. They are attracted to your home that offers them a damp, moist, dark areas from the outside Florida environment and crumbs as an excellent food source.

To eliminate these vitals things that cockroaches thrive on, is to do some serious cleaning and sealing cracks crevices, and nooks and crannies that give them a reason to invade. The best advise we can give you to prevent future infestations are:

• Keep areas clean: Keep your table, counters, floors, etc. free from food crumbs.
• Take out your trash: Keep trash cans and compost bins away from the home. Get rid of trash on a regular basis and not let it pile up.
• Do the dishes: Do them daily, don't let them sit dirty overnight. This is only asking for more trouble.
• Seal, Seal, Seal: Seal up leftover foods in airtight containers of baggies. Caulk those nooks and crevices that give them access into your home.
• Cut off the water source: Fix any leaky faucets or damp areas. Use a humidifier, if necessary.

This is where hiring a professional pest control company is ideal, specifically Bug Cops Pest Control. With over 30 years of experience, we know their habits and behavior! Call on us to tackle these nasty pest for you!