Cockroach Pest Control

Although 69 species of cockroaches exist in North America, only about a dozen are considered pests. Cockroach pest control is most effective when sanitation and exclusion practices limit cockroach populations from establishing and reinvading indoors.

Cockroach pest control are tropical insects that seek warm, dark hiding places to breed and hide from predators. They can be found in the upper areas of walls and ceilings, inside cabinets and closets, behind picture frames, wall decorations, beneath furniture, and underneath sinks.

Generally, cockroaches will become resistant to insecticides used repeatedly or improperly, so it is important for homeowners and commercial pest management professionals to know which species are infesting buildings, where they hide, and what controls are most effective.

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Indoor cockroaches can be controlled with bait products, which contain both a slow-acting insecticide and a food attractant that cockroaches find attractive. When pests feed on the bait, they are ingesting both the food and the insecticide, which causes them to die. When compared to conventional sprays or foggers, which may only kill a few cockroaches they are directly exposed to, cockroach baits have been shown to be more effective and safer for humans and pets.

Besides baits, boric-acid dust can be applied to cracks and crevices where cockroaches hide. Store food, pet food, and trash in bug-proof containers. Remove ivy or other dense ground covers from around buildings, which provide cockroach harborage. Regularly vacuum crevices, corners, and other dark places to remove faecal matter, cast skins, and egg capsules. Vacuuming also helps reduce humidity levels, which can encourage cockroach growth.