Roaches 

Roaches contaminate food and eating utensils. They also transmit bacteria such as salmonella spp. and shigella spp. German cockroaches are believed capable of transmitting diseases such as streptococcus spp. and staphylococcus spp. They have been implicated in the spread of Typhoid and Dysentery. Getting control of roaches is important for the welfare of your family and our clients. Non-chemical controls include:
1. Improving sanitation
2. Repair and eliminate moisture problems
3. Reduce clutter
4. Seal cracks and crevices
5. Store food in cockroach proof containers

Cockroaches have survived on the earth for more than 300 million years virtually without change. They are survivors.

Not only do roaches eat our paper products, boxes, and food, but through spreading their filth and contaminating our food and environment with a variety of human pathogens, cohabitating with cockroaches can be detrimental to human health. Up to 50% of asthmatics, as well as many others, develop allergic sensitivities to the presence of cockroaches,

There are three cockroach species commonly found infesting  homes and busineses These are the German cockroach (Blattella germanica), the American cockroach (Periplanets americana), the Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalisThe German cockroach is about one half-inch long as an adult. Females will produce from four to eight egg capsules in a lifetime, with each capsule containing between 30 and 40 eggs. Eggs hatch one day after being deposited. Like most types of cockroaches, they tend to aggregate together when not foraging. For the German roach, this is essential for mating because the different sexes need to touch antennae and exchange sex pheromones to initiate mating.  These roaches will be found anywhere there is food.

The adult American cockroach is large, from 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 inches in length. Females will produce one egg capsule, containing, on average, 14 eggs, about once a week. American cockroaches like to inhabit places where they have access to the outdoors, or which are hot and humid, such as , water heater closets and laundry rooms, warm moist areas, and floor drains.

Oriental cockroach adult males are around one-inch long, and females 1 1/4 inches long. The females will only produce egg capsules from spring to midsummer. The eggs hatch two months after being deposited. Nymphs molt 7-10 times before reaching adulthood. Throughout winter and into early spring, only adults will be found, but by late spring, nymphs are readily abundant. By late summer, the adults are dying off so that by fall, all adults found are from the new generation. Like the American roach, Oriental roaches will come and go from the outside. They are frequently found in crawl spaces, around foundations, and in floor drains that drain directly outside. They also tend to congregate by garbage cans. While most roaches are a reddish-brown to dark brown, these roaches are very dark brown to almost black, and are more sensitive to a lack of water.

Cockroaches are basically tropical insects and will do their best to find a home that is both warm and moist. They are especially attracted to wet areas and will be found in abundance near leaking faucets or pipes, wet sponges, persistently damp corners, areas where there is frequently standing water, or areas where continual moisture is usually available, such as drains, kitchens, bathrooms, and maintenance rooms with sink traps. Water and steam pipes frequently serve as migration routes from room to room.

Roaches also seek out tight, dark places to hide. They are very averse to light and are most active at night and in places where light does not penetrate. Roaches (especially German roaches) prefer to be touching as many surfaces as possible and will rarely venture into the open away from a wall or object. They are fond of tight crevices and cracks where they can hide while touching multiple surfaces. Clutter along walls makes for adequate hiding places.

In addition to being light sensitive, cockroaches are also very sensitive to movement, which makes them difficult to catch. They are able to sense someone approaching through vibration in the floor, or through slight air movements, long before their attacker is close.

Unfortunately it doesn`t take much to keep roaches fed. They are able to survive on a wide variety of foods, such as fruit, bread, sweets, grease, vegetables, cereal, pet food, garbage, tobacco. Anything which humans will eat, roaches will too. One of the reasons that they are so hard to get rid of is their ability to find food almost anywhere. Another reason is that they can survive long periods between meals. The American cockroach can survive 3-6 weeks without taking in any food or water, and the German cockroach can survive at least two weeks without sustenance.

The first step in attempting to prevent or get rid of a roach infestation is thorough sanitation. Try to make the facility meticulously clean. Clean all undersurfaces in the kitchen, and bathrooms. Store all food in tightly sealed containers (including pet food ). Clean all spills and food residue as soon as possible. Remove garbage daily before dusk when roaches begin foraging, and clean garbage and trash receptacles frequently. Remove all clutter.

The next step, eliminating roach habitat by caulking openings where they hide . Do not store materials or boxed items on the floor. Get rid of all cardboard  
Pick up pet food when pets are done eating

After completing the aforementioned list, we can use baits and pesticides in the locations where roaches live and breed. Roaches are a real health threat, so please call us at 972 423 4764 for a free estimate. We will provide prompt and courteous service.

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