The rain and heat we’ve been having create the perfect home for pests to thrive, primarily American cockroaches. These creepy crawlers are not only a nuisance but can cause many forms of diseases. Read more to find out how to get rid of them and prevent them!
Roaches are filthy pests, and an infestation can post severe health threats. According to the National Pest Management Association, cockroaches spread at least 33 kinds of bacteria, including E. coli and Salmonella, six parasitic worms, and at least seven other human pathogens.
They pick up germs on the spines of their legs and body as they crawl through decaying matter or sewage and then transfer the germs onto food or cooking surfaces. The American cockroaches’ saliva, urine, and fecal droppings contain allergen proteins known to elicit allergic reactions and asthma attacks. As such, cockroaches are a common trigger of year-round allergy and asthma symptoms, especially in children.
According to PestWorld.org, there are four telltale signs of an American cockroach infestation:
- Homeowners will see the fast-moving insects themselves, usually fleeing to dark areas.
- American cockroaches leave behind droppings in the dark areas in which they hide. These small droppings are blunt on the ends and have ridges on the sides. They are often mistaken for mouse droppings, so it’s essential to contact a licensed pest control professional for proper identification.
- Presence of egg capsules, which are about 8 mm long and dark-colored. These are sometimes glued to a surface near food sources and found in basements, laundry rooms, kitchens, and behind appliances or underneath cabinets.
- Producing a “musty” smell. People with sensitive noses may notice this odor around the house.
Tips for do-it-yourself roach prevention:
- Storing food in airtight containers
- Cleaning crumbs and spills immediately
- Fixing any leaking pipes or clogged drains
- Barrier exclusion involves preventing cockroaches from entering the home through small cracks in walls, gaps near electric sockets and switch plates, and up through drains. Use a silicone-based caulk to seal these openings.
Here’s how we treat for roaches – The Clark’s Way
Clark’s Pest Defense System combines the latest technology available with environmentally conscious pest professionals to provide our customers with a perimeter defense system that targets unwanted pests.
Quarterly Pest Control
The initial service is inside, outside around the perimeter, and in the garage, if you have one. For the interior treatment, we treat the cracks and crevices along the baseboards throughout the entire home. We place a cloud of insecticidal dust around appliances, in plumbing voids, and around large pieces of furniture. If you have a garage, we apply a liquid treatment to the cracks and crevices along the baseboards and place two monitors on either side of the garage door. Each service, after the initial, is performed on the exterior of the home. We come out and treat every three (3) months, a total of four (4) services in a year.
Our treatment is for the foundation of your home, to include 2 feet up and 3 feet out. This treatment acts as a protective barrier and all possible points of entry for pests like cracks/crevices in doors and windows. You are 100% guaranteed that 98% of pests pass through our treatment to die upon ingestion between sprays. If you have any issues with live pests 10-14 days after treatment, let us know, and we will address the concern at no additional charge.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can receive pest control at a discounted rate if you already have termite protection with Clark’s! Call us to start pest control service today at 866-781-4991 or email us at ClarksCSR@ClarksPest.com.
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