If you have ever seen a cockroach in your home, then it is most likely a German Cockroach. German roaches are the most common variety of cockroaches on this planet and unfortunately, it is very easy to get an infestation in your home or building. You can see them scurrying about in homes, restaurants, and hotels, etc. Like many other insects, German cockroaches wind up in new environments by hitchhiking on bags, boxes, and even clothes. Sometimes they may even bring their eggs along with them. In fact, even if only one egg manages to get inside your home, you will wind up with a large presence of German cockroaches. Your best option is to prevent German cockroaches from entering your home at all. However, this is difficult to manage, as cockroaches of any species are capable of surviving in extreme conditions and may infest your property without you even noticing until it’s too late.
There are several signs that will alert you of a large German Cockroach presence. One of the first signs is if there is a foul odor around the house, for no obvious reason. Another sign is if you start seeing them in the daytime. Cockroaches usually come out of their hiding places at nighttime. Daytime sightings are a sure sign of a large infestation. The two most common areas where cockroaches are seen are the bathroom and kitchen areas, as these sections of your home have everything they need for survival; moisture, food, and warmth.
Another sign of the presence of cockroaches is its excrement. Cockroach excrement resembles black peppercorns. If you see any, then it is best to get rid of it by using a vacuum cleaner. However, the best thing to do to avoid all this is to make sure German cockroaches do not move in, in the first place. In order to make this happen, the single most important thing to do is to maintain a clean house and make your home less appealing for them. The following is a brief list that will help you control the German cockroach problem in your home.
Cockroaches like to hide in dark places, that are generally out of sight of humans. Some of their favorite locations are:
The truth is, once you get a German Cockroach infestation, it is difficult to get rid of them completely. You may be able to control it to a certain extent by using pesticides but completely ridding your property of German cockroaches is difficult and time-consuming. You’ll need the assistance of a professional pest control team to effectively remove German cockroaches from your property.
The professionals at McDonald Pest Control have what it takes to eliminate German cockroaches from your property. Contact us today at (727) 734-0963 and set up an appointment to remove German cockroaches fast. Our team will pay a visit to your property, identify the problem areas, and enact a plan to eliminate the German cockroach infestation on your property with pest control in Palm Harbor.
