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A roach infestation is one of the most dreaded types of pest infestations. Once roaches find their way into your home they can increase in number quickly. In addition, roaches are notoriously difficult to eradicate once they’ve settled into your home. The best defense against these persistent pests is to protect your house from them in the first place. There are three steps you can take that will go a long way toward keeping roaches out of your house...
- Be proactive with your home maintenance.
- Develop a consistent cleaning routine.
- Schedule regular pest control services
Proactive home maintenance
Roaches do not need a lot of space to squeeze into your home. A gap under a doorway, crack in your façade, or shrunken caulk around a doorway can provide just enough space for these unwanted critters to get in. Because of this you have to be proactive with your home maintenance in order to block entry. One way to do this is to inspect the exterior of your home with each change of season. Look at the seals of your windows and the weather stripping around each door. Other potential areas of entry include a damaged foundation and the roof line. Preventative maintenance on these areas of your house can help keep pests out and potentially prevent larger repairs in the future. It is well worth the effort to inspect these areas of your home as each season comes and goes.
Consistent cleaning routines
When roaches come into your house they are on the search for food and water. If they have easy access to both then they will stick around. Use consistent cleaning routines to reduce the likelihood of attracting these pests. For example, cleaning the kitchen and emptying the sink after each meal will ensure that there are not leftovers and food scraps lying around to attract roaches. Another helpful routine is taking the trash out on a regular basis. Overflowing trashcans can quickly draw in pests so be sure to take the trash out as soon as it is full. Consistent cleaning tasks are something you can do every day to protect against a pest infestation.
Regularly scheduled pest control services
Roaches are persistent pests and have the ability to enter your home through a relatively small space. The combination of these two factors can make it difficult for even the most diligent homeowner to keep roaches out. Setting up regularly scheduled pest control services can provide your home with an extra layer of protection from these pests. In addition to protection against infestation, professional pest control services can also help you eradicate any current pest problems you may have. You can schedule recurring pest control treatments based on your specific needs.
Following these three suggestions will significantly decrease the likelihood of a roach infestation in your home. If you are in a position where you already have an infestation start with step three and call in professional help. Proactive home maintenance and consistent cleaning routines will be an important part of preventing re-infestation once the professionals have eradicated your current problem. Whether you want to prevent an infestation or eradicate one, San Joaquin Pest Control can help.
