Cockroaches can be found in restaurants, Warehouses, and other places where food is stored. They carry harmful pathogens with them. E. coli is one such pathogen that can cause diseases in humans.
Food poisoning is among the common diseases caused by this pest. They usually infect food and can sometimes destroy paper-based products as well.
Saliva or feces from cockroaches can worsen allergies, and people with asthma can also be affected. Furthermore, cockroaches also carry substances that can cause stains on different things.
Cockroaches are easily found in places like Portland. Another thing about cockroaches is that almost 75 percent of the time, they rest, and they are highly resistant to cold temperatures.
They can be stubborn creatures around the house to get rid of. Saela Pest Control Services can keep your property safe from infestation.
What are the different types of cockroaches?
- German cockroach
They are usually found in kitchens or bathrooms and might be hiding in the crevices of different items. The adult German cockroach can be half-inch in length and is generally in the color light brown.
- American cockroach
They are more commonly seen in restaurants but can be found in homes as well. Usually, you will see American cockroaches in places where there is food.
They are longer than German cockroaches and can be around two inches in length. They have wings and are reddish brown.
- Adult-brown banded cockroach
They have the same length as the German cockroaches. The male ones have wings that go below their abdomen and are golden brown.
Female ones are a little different in color. They have a chestnut brown color, and their wings are shorter than those of males.
However, there is one common feature among males and females, which is the yellow bands that are horizontally present on their bodies.
How can you prevent their infestation?
It would help if you kept them out of your homes in the first place. Wood cockroaches are usually seen outdoors. Do not keep items that are too old around the house.
That is the main attraction for pests. The everyday things that you can do around the house are keeping your home and dishes clean.
Do not leave food in an open space. Keep your food in airtight containers. Let us see different methods to keep cockroaches out of your property:
- Getting a baited pint jar for trapping them.
It would help if you placed the jar in places where the cockroaches can easily find them. What you need to do is dust your jar with talcum powder.
Another alternative is a broad band of petroleum jelly. For German cockroaches, putting a banana peel can help.
It would help if you kept on changing the bait now and then. If you are unable to catch the cockroaches in the trap, try placing the jar in a different location.
- Using chemicals to get rid of cockroaches:
There is an acid called boric acid that can prove to be extremely helpful. Boric acid is a chemical substance that is seen as a poison for cockroaches.
When they try to dust themselves from the powder, they are likely to get the powder inside their system. Usually, it can take a week to kill them.
Another chemical is silica aerogel, which can kill cockroaches by dehydrating them.
- Making use of insecticides such as pyrethrin.
They are usually used as a spray around the house. The spray can get cockroaches and other insects out of their hiding spots. The residual effect is lower than that of other insecticides.
Furthermore, no particular spray will prove to be effective; instead, you will have to use different methods to see what works.
Got cockroach infestation? Contact Pest Control Services!
The most effective way to deal with infestation is to get a professional to help you get rid of it. They have years of experience in dealing with pests and therefore can provide the best method.
