A cockroach infestation can be more than just an unpleasant sight. It poses serious health risks and can quickly get out of control if left untreated. These resilient pests thrive in warm, hidden spaces, spreading bacteria and contaminating food sources. At Total Pest Control, our team provides professional cockroach pest control services to effectively eliminate infestations and prevent future outbreaks. Whether you’re dealing with cockroaches in your home or business, our expert technicians use proven methods to ensure a fast and thorough solution.
What are the signs of a Cockroach infestation?
Cockroaches are nocturnal animals; consequently it is not very likely you will see them. However, there are some potential warning signs which might give away a cockroach infestation?
- Egg Cases: Cockroaches shed their skin often during their maturing stages, any sign of this is a clear example of a problem.
- Damage: Cockroaches have a great immunity and consequently will attempt to eat almost anything. This can range from normal foodstuff to packaging, plastics and books.
- Droppings: They leave very small cylindrical droppings where they run, only about 2mm in length that are a dark black/brown colour.
- Unpleasant Musty Odour: A strong, oily, or musty smell can indicate a large infestation.
- Shed Skins: Cockroaches shed their exoskeletons multiple times as they grow, leaving behind skin casings.
- Smear Marks: In damp areas, cockroaches can leave dark streaks or smears along walls, floors, or surfaces.
- Nocturnal Activity: Cockroaches are nocturnal, so hearing scurrying sounds in the dark may be a sign of infestation.
Problems arising from Cockroaches
Cockroaches have a constant desire for food, and consequently will stop at nothing to get to it, regardless of what they have to walk or run through to get there. For this reason, cockroach pest control is essential to combat this pest as they can bring a number of diseases.
- Salmonella – Cockroaches can readily pick this disease from merely treading through food or goods infected. Their resistive nature means that a cockroach can keep the bacterium in its stomach for almost a month
- Allergic Reactions – For those who suffer from Asthma and skin allergies, about 50% are likely to have an allergic reaction when near the presence of a cockroach
- Food Poisoning– Any contaminated food by a cockroach which is then eaten can lead to possible food poisoning, and in worse situations, gastroenteritis and dysentery.
How do I get rid of Cockroaches
As Cockroaches are highly resilient, and resistant to many treatments, it is essential that as soon as you suspect you have a problem you contact professional help. The difficulty in treating cockroaches can be seen in it taking up to four visits for the problem to be fully eradicated if using the spray treatment. The rates at which cockroaches can lay eggs mean a problem could quickly deteriorate further. This is why professional cockroach pest control is required.
To help you get rid of your cockroach infestation, Total Pest Control can offer you:
- A friendly, fully-trained local technician, who has the knowledge and expertise to precisely identify the nature of the problem and tailor a cockroach pest control plan accordingly.
- A first visit guaranteed within 24 hours of your call or enquiry regardless of your location
- Two different treatment plans depending on your need; using conventional spraying for cockroaches (up to 4 visits) or heat treatment (1 visit only)
- A residual spray treatment of your entire problem to kill all cockroaches
- A follow up treatment if requested to guarantee
- Advice to prevent re-occurrence
Our Cockroach Treatments
Total Pest Control provides expert cockroach pest control solutions to eliminate infestations fast. Our treatments include cockroach spraying, targeted baiting, and deep sanitation to break the infestation cycle. We tailor our approach to ensure long-term protection for your home or business, delivering reliable results. Choose our high qualified team for effective cockroach pest control.
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Don’t let a cockroach infestation put your home or business at risk. At Total Pest Control, we provide expert cockroach pest control solutions to eliminate infestations quickly and effectively. Contact our team today for a fast, professional service and keep your property intact.
