Time for a Cockroach Extermination
Discovering that you have a cockroach infestation in your Maine home can be a very stressful experience. While you may be tempted to try traps or other DIY removal tactics, it’s best to let a professional handle a cockroach extermination. More than being disgusting insects, they are also dangerous and should be taken care of immediately. They carry disease and bacteria all over your home and their feces and shed skin have been know to cause asthma attacks in allergy suffered.
Even if you are able to keep a spotless home with food always put away, you may still experience cockroaches. The American Cockroach is notorious for finding entry points. There are some ways you can try to prevent cockroaches from getting in your home but they may not work. If you suspect cockroaches, contact an extermination company like Maine Bed Bugs and Pest Control immediately for a proper cockroach extermination.
How to Identify Cockroaches
Cockroaches are insects that measure up to two inches long, with oval-shaped brown bodies, six legs, and two antennae. Young cockroaches look similar but are paler in color. Some types of cockroaches have reddish-brown wings; however, they don’t usually fly.
There are around 3,500 different species of cockroaches found worldwide! While there are many unique types of cockroaches, the four most commonly found in the U.S. are the American, Brown-Banded, Asian, and German species.
How to Deter Cockroaches from Entering
First seal the places where they might try to enter, like cracks or crevices in doors, windows, or the foundation. Leaky pipes and faucets can also attract cockroaches. Be sure to search your home for signs of moisture and seal them up as soon as possible.
The second and most important way to prevent cockroaches is to keep your home free from excess clutter and food debris. Tiny food scraps may go unnoticed by the rest of your family, but they certainly attract cockroaches! Pay special attention to areas like the kitchen and dining room, wiping down the surfaces, and vacuuming up any crumbs left behind. Unfortunately, even if you keep a spotless home, determined cockroaches may still find their way in. You may need to have a proper cockroach extermination to insure they don’t spread.
Signs of an Infestation
If you suspect a cockroach infestation in your home, there are several important signs to look out for:
● Feces: Cockroaches leave behind tiny droppings that resemble pepper or coffee grounds.
● Eggs: One of the most obvious signs of an infestation is finding cockroach eggs, which are tiny capsules that can contain up to 30 nymphs!
● Shed Skin: As cockroaches go through five to eight life cycles before adulthood, you may find their shed skins around your home.
● Smell: Areas infested with cockroaches have an unusual musty smell, because of the pheromones left behind in the droppings.
Use Maine Bed Bugs and Pest Control
As experienced pros, Maine Bed Bugs and Pest Control will use proper methods to safely rid your home of cockroaches. If you see any bugs that could be cockroaches or notice any of the signs mentioned above, then it’s time for a professional evaluation. At Maine Bed Bugs and Pest Control, we have the tools and expertise to correct an infestation quickly and effectively. We know how awful it can be to deal with a cockroach infestation and will work to get your home cockroach free as soon as possible!