Roaches, like all pests, are after just three things; food, water, and shelter. Your home offers all three of these things at once, which makes it extremely appealing for these bugs. Roaches are commonly associated with a dirty environment, but they aren’t picky, either; they can appear in your home even if you clean daily.
The professionals at Forest Pest Control can help you get to the bottom of your roach problem and figure out the best way to get rid of them. Read on for some helpful tips and information about roach infestations.
How Do Roaches Get in a House?
Roaches are small – they don’t need a lot of space to get inside your house. They can squeeze in through all sorts of small openings. The following are just a few ways that these unwelcome guests could make their way into your home:
- Gaps under doors and windows. Check your weather stripping frequently to make sure it’s in good shape!
- Cracks in exterior walls. Roaches can be less than half an inch long and can squeeze through the tiniest gap in your exterior. This includes air vents and gaps for pipes and wiring. Seal them up to cut off potential roach entry points.
- Hitchhiking on your belongings. Roaches might also tag along inside bags, packages, or anything else that comes in from the outside world. Check your bags carefully after traveling!
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How to Prevent Roaches From Getting in Your Home
It can be difficult (or even impossible) to single-handedly eliminate a roach infestation. Professional roach control efforts are the only way to make sure your roach problem stays gone. However, there are a number of preventative measures you can take to make it less likely for roaches to take up residence in your home:
- Clean up spills. Roaches don’t need much food or water, so even a tiny spill or a few crumbs left out in the open could last them for days.
- Seal gaps and cracks. As we mentioned earlier, roaches don’t need a lot of space to get inside; sealing up any gaps and cracks in your home’s structure could prevent them from doing so.
- Keep food in airtight containers. This minimizes the risk of spills and keeps your food safe from potential contamination. Also, make sure your garbage can has a tightly-fitting lid.
- Hire professional pest control. The best way to get rid of roaches in your home is to leave it to the pros!
Like with any pest infestation, prevention is stronger than cure. Keeping roaches out is easier said than done, but with help from the Forest Pest Control team, your pest concerns will be a thing of the past. We’ll build a personalized plan to help get rid of your roach problem – and keep a new one from starting.
Call Forest Pest Control for Roach Control Services
Homeowners in the Central Florida area rely on the Forest Pest Control team for reliable and efficient pest control. If you’re dealing with a roach problem, there’s no better team for the job! We’ll treat your home with the same respect we’d want our own to be treated. If you have any questions about our process, feel free to ask them.
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