DIY cockroach control in Phoenix is difficult, frustrating, and potentially dangerous. But thankfully, it gets much easier when you reach out to the pros for help.
Today, we want to explain the best way of getting rid of roaches in your Phoenix-area home. And don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with cockroach control and prevention; this is a great guide for beginners and more experienced homeowners alike.
While certain pests are at least moderately harmless within human homes, this isn’t the case with cockroaches. Nobody, and we mean nobody, wants cockroaches in their home for any length of time, and for good reason. Overson Pest Control can get these nasty critters out of your home and keep them out.
Give us just a few minutes of your time, and we’ll provide you with key information on cockroach identification, prevention, and control.
How Can I Be Sure It's Roaches In My Home?
How can you be completely and totally sure that the insects in your house are actually cockroaches? Well, what does a cockroach look like?
There are different species of cockroaches, but they share a lot of common traits. For example, cockroaches have an oval shape and will almost always be brown, black, or reddish-brown. If your pests have iridescent blue-green coloring, they’re not cockroaches.
Other than that, they have a set of wings ( though they rarely use them ), long antennae, and a strangely glossy appearance that makes them look like they’re covered in cooking oil. Behavior is also a good clue, and while we don’t have the time to cover every aspect of cockroach behavior, just know that cockroaches prefer the dark and like moisture; this largely determines where they go and when.
How Bad Is It To Have Roaches In My House?
What do cockroaches do to harm your home? Even more importantly, how do cockroaches put you and your family in danger?
Cockroaches can cause many kinds of damage inside your home, and it’s hard to even notice this damage since they commonly hide inside walls or under floors. For example, if they need food, cockroaches can eat through many types of building materials crucial to your home’s well-being.
However, the major focus of cockroach control is preventing the health risks that cockroaches represent. Cockroaches can spread germs that can lead to dangerous diseases by contaminating foods and surfaces, especially in food storage and preparation areas.
Cockroaches can also cause allergy issues for certain people by leaving droppings and skins around the house. Overall, removing cockroaches is a safety issue, not just simple pest control.
What's The Best Way To Get Rid Of Roaches?
How do you get rid of cockroaches for good? Once you have had the cockroaches removed, prevention becomes a big part of it. But professional home pest control is the way to go for removing cockroaches already in your house.
As we mentioned at the start of the article, DIY cockroach control isn’t likely to succeed. If anything, you’re more likely to feel frustrated when the roaches just seem to keep returning, no matter what you do.
Professional roach control is different. The Overson Pest Control pros can assess a situation and decide on the best possible solution to address the entire cockroach population in your home, not just the ones who come out of their hiding places at night.
In the meantime, you won’t have to do anything other than think about what to do when your home has finally returned to normal.
How Can I Prevent Roaches From Coming Back?
Knowing what causes cockroaches to invade homes is the foundation of good cockroach prevention. These tips are designed to keep roaches away for the long term.
- Always clean up food scraps, especially on kitchen and dining room floors.
- Take out kitchen garbage every day.
- Make sure your garbage cans close tightly.
- Store dry foods in airtight containers.
- Clean and disinfect kitchen counters regularly.
- Reduce the amount of humidity in your home with a dehumidifier or air conditioning system.