You Might Only See One Roach - But It's Not Alone

Pest problems regularly go unnoticed for weeks or even months – we see it all the time. Sure, it might be hard to ignore an ant problem, especially when they converge on any abandoned Skittle left on the kitchen floor. But what about a termite problem; are you aware of the warning signs? Did you know a termite problem could be growing within your walls, undetected, for months before you see a single termite? It’s true.

So maybe you only saw one little roach scurrying through the kitchen when you got up for a midnight snack. Or perhaps you saw a single dead cockroach in the bathroom and think it might be an isolated incident.

Well, I hate to break it to you…

• It’s probably a sign of a cockroach problem

I know, it’s only ONE roach; how could it be a whole problem now? Well, those roaches don’t travel by themselves. That roach is a scout, out looking for food – which means he isn’t far from the nest. And if there’s a nest nearby, then you definitely have a cockroach issue.

• Great. What do I do about it?

Let’s start with your kitchen; how clean is it? Roaches are attracted to food particles, so a messy kitchen is a cockroach smorgasbord. Regardless of your previous routine, we’re starting a new one now. From this point forward, you must store leftovers, empty the sink, take out the trash, wipe down surfaces and sweep the floor – every single night. This kind of cleanliness might seem obsessive, but it will help greatly.

• And then?

And then we work on keeping these roaches out. Check the exterior walls and foundation for any cracks, holes or openings. Seal up cracks with caulking. You might need to purchase some joint compound or patches for larger holes. We don’t want any invulnerabilities in the home’s perimeter, because roaches will use them to get inside.

• Will that solve the problem?

It’s going to go a long way toward curbing it. But solving it? Probably not. We have to eradicate that nest, but you have to find it first.

• What should I do?

Start looking for that nest. Alternatively, if you want this problem solved fast, you can contact a professional pest control company. Roaches are very common pests, which means we know how to get rid of them. All you have to do is contact us.