Cockroaches are some of the most notorious household pests. Nobody wants an unwelcome guest in their home, and roaches are no exception. For high-quality pest control in Salem, Kanga Pest Control is just a phone call away. We’ll get those cockroaches out of your house—and keep them out.
Sure Signs You Have A Cockroach Infestation
There are a few ways to tell if you have an infestation of cockroaches. You might see cockroach droppings in your home, which look like small dark brown specks or pellets. These can sometimes be mistaken for mouse droppings, so it’s important to call us, and we’ll help you identify them.
You might also see cockroach eggs or egg cases around your home. These tiny yellow eggs will be stuck on a surface, usually around the kitchen.
But the most obvious and common sign of a cockroach infestation is seeing a roach. These brown, oval-shaped bugs are most likely to be seen near food or sources of moisture.
How Roaches Spread Around Dangerous Pathogens
Cockroach legs have little spines that are able to pick up bacteria and parasites that they then spread. They walk through sewage, over decaying plants and animals, and into the kitchen. These pests can transmit over thirty kinds of bacteria, six different parasites, and several other types of harmful pathogens. These threats include E. coli and Salmonella, neither of which you want anywhere near your food.
Cockroaches can also cause allergies and asthma attacks in humans, especially children, because of the allergen proteins in the roaches’ saliva, urine, and fecal matter.
Why DIY Cockroach Control Is A Waste Of Time And Money
Cockroaches are notoriously hard to kill. You might have heard that roaches can live without their heads—and this is true! You will have difficulty treating your infestation if you don’t know what you’re doing. But there are things you can do to prevent a cockroach infestation—seal gaps in the walls where they could enter your house, including around electrical sockets. Clean up spills immediately and keep food put away in airtight containers so cockroaches don’t snack on your food.
One of the reasons why cockroach infestations are hard to treat without professional help is that roaches reproduce very quickly. They can go through as many as six generations in just one year; that’s around a new generation every 60 days. That’s like if you and your great-great-great-grandmother were born in the same year. By the time you figure out a potential DIY treatment for cockroaches, they’ll already have kids and grandkids.
How To Get Rid Of The Roaches In Your Home For Good!
If you’re looking to get rid of a cockroach infestation, your best bet is to call a pest control professional. We here at Kanga will first perform an inspection of your home or business to find the root of the problem. Then we’ll provide specialized treatment based on our findings. We work hard to prevent reinfestation while still keeping your home safe.
Call today for a free estimate or to learn more about our service options, competitive pricing, and how your home can be pest free for good!
