Roach Exterminator

How to Get Rid of Roaches for Good

No one wants to walk into a room and find a roach unexpectedly crawling around. Four types may infest your home: The Oriental Cockroach, American Cockroach, Brown-Banded Cockroach, and the German Cockroach, the most common. They all can be challenging to deal with, and some species can survive with no food or in frigid temperatures. That means, even in the seasons where you don't usually find insects in your home, these bugs may appear without warning. However, there's no need to panic when you have a trusted exterminator like Nathans Pest Control. 

Health Risks of Cockroaches

You'll want to get rid of roaches the moment you notice them in your home. Because of their habits, they can carry a wide array of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The more severe the infestation, the longer it may take to eliminate them. Delaying treatment will significantly increase the likelihood of the food and surfaces in your home becoming contaminated. What makes matters worse with an infestation is how much ground they cover. A roach can run nearly three miles per hour, and even a one-day-old baby cockroach can run almost as fast. By the time you've seen one, it may have already covered a lot of ground in your home.

Causes of Roach Infestation

In most cases, they enter your home through food and beverage boxes, grocery bags, animal food, and household items. They are attracted to cheese, baked goods, starchy materials, sweets, meat, and even alcoholic beverages. It can be challenging to know you have an infestation because roaches hide in cracks and crevices. These pests are nocturnal, rarely coming out during the day. If you see a cockroach during the day, it could indicate a heavy infestation in your home. 

Preventative Measures For Avoiding Cockroach Infestations

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• Inspect items carried into your home.
• Seal any cracks or crevices in your bathrooms, kitchens, exterior doors, and windows. 
• Clean food particles from your floors and shelves. 
• Don't leave pet food in bowls overnight.
• Routinely clean litter boxes.

When to Hire a Professional Exterminator for Roach Removal

Roaches are highly adaptable, and they are difficult to remove once they've taken up residency in your home. DIY methods rarely work, and by the time you realize that, you may find your home overrun. It is best to hire a professional exterminator. Not only will a pest control professional be able to find the source of the problem, but they can also help prevent the infestation from occurring again.

Let us deal with your roach issue and any bug problem in the Okeene area. A few roaches do not take long to become a full-blown infestation. Contact the professionals at Nathan's Pest Control for a free estimate.