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If you have a cockroach infestation, we’re sorry. Nobody likes cockroaches and they can be a pain to get rid of. If you’re a homeowner, they cause health problems for you and your family. If you’re a business owner, they cause health problems that could seriously harm your business. If you’ve got them, you want them gone. Even if you’ve never had a cockroach problem before, you probably have a lot of questions about exterminating those bugs. When it comes to cockroach extermination, these are the four things you need to know:
They’re Extremely Adaptable
You may have heard that cockroaches prefer warm, moist environments. Although that is true, it neglects the fact that they can also live in sub-freezing temperatures. These things can survive almost anything. This is the main reason why many store-bought cockroach remedies probably won’t work. The cockroaches will persevere, and they will survive.
Strong Chemicals Are Necessary
Now you’re probably wondering what cockroaches can’t overcome, and what you can do to get them out of your life. Because cockroaches are so resilient, you’ll almost definitely need to hire professional pest control. They are the only ones who are trained experts with the very strong chemicals that will need to be used to kill the cockroaches.
A List of Preparation
Before the exterminator comes and starts spraying toxic chemicals, they’ll likely give you a checklist of things to do to prepare. If they don’t, then be sure to do these things anyway. Clean everything. Cockroaches love dirt, grease and crumbs. Your extermination will be much more effective if you eliminate all things that may attract them to your property. Store all toys and cover all food and appliances. This will protect them from the toxic chemicals.
Work with the Exterminator
Exterminations are most effective when the property owner and exterminator work together to make sure everything is totally cockroach-proofed. Together you will identify what attracts cockroaches, and you’ll learn the importance of maintaining things like dishwashers, sinks and pet dishes. You’ll be able to help the exterminator identify cracks or holes in the walls that might make it easy for cockroaches to enter. All in all, once you hire pest control, getting rid of cockroaches isn’t too difficult of a task. The important thing is to make sure you make the proper changes in order to ensure that the cockroaches don’t come back in the future.
