Summer Roach Control Tips
One of the most common and petrifying pest problems residential and commercial property owners encounter is cockroach infestation. Though these sneaky pests are a year-long problem, the hot and humid summer months are the most active time for roaches when they are most likely to infest homes and commercial buildings. The rising temperatures and humidity are ideal for cockroaches to thrive and breed rapidly, leading to a surge in their population. Pest control companies get countless inquiry calls for roach pest control during the summertime.
How do roaches enter homes?
Cockroaches love a warm and moist environment. Extreme heat forces them to sneak inside homes via gaps, cracks, and tiny spaces around pipes, doors, windows, foundations, and exterior walls, searching for cooler space, food, water, and shelter. They can also hitch a ride on clothing, baggage, and seasoned firewood. They inhabit high moisture areas like the bathroom, kitchen, basement, and crawl spaces in the home.
Summertime roach control tips
A cockroach infestation is the worst thing any homeowners would want to deal with instead of enjoying the warm sunny weather. Here are a few ways to make the home unattractive for roaches and prevent these filthy pests from invading:
Inspect the property and seal all gaps, holes, and cracks, even the tiniest ones, that can make a possible entry point for roaches. Install screens on doors and windows, or repair the existing one if it has gaps or holes.
Prevent excess moisture in the home by fixing leaky pipes, faucets, and clogged drains and gutters as quickly as possible. Install a dehumidifier to keep areas with excess humidity dry.
Keep the house clean and dry, especially the kitchen and bathroom. Vacuum regularly, avoid keeping dirty dishes in the sink for long, wipe kitchen counters and stove after cooking, and clean or wipe any food crumbs or spills.
Avoid leaving pet food out overnight.
Keep all food items in airtight containers. Store unsealed food in the refrigerator.
Routinely dispose of the trash, and cover all garbage cans with a tight-fitting lid.
Eliminate clutter, especially cardboard boxes, stacks of paper, broken or damaged furniture, toys, and old clothes.
Properly maintain the landscape. Mow grass, trim plants and trees, do not stack firewood against the house, and keep the yard, porch, and other outdoor areas clean.
Eliminate sources of standing water
When to call a pest control professional
Do not let roaches ruin the summer fun. Call a pest control service when cockroaches invade the house even after all the precautions or the home already has a severe infestation. Cockroaches are nocturnal creatures. Spotting a cockroach on the property indicates that several others are hiding somewhere close. Roaches are hazardous to the family’s well-being. They can contaminate food, transmit several disease-causing bacteria, trigger allergies and asthma, and invade the body.
Contact the pest control experts
Professional assistance is essential to eliminate cockroach infestation and keep the home cockroach free this summer and around the year. Exterminators use various methods to safely treat the problem from its roots and take adequate steps to avoid repeat infestations.
Russell Pest Control boasts a team of trained and certified technicians for providing comprehensive residential pest control solutions in the Phoenix Valley. From silverfish control, ants control, and roach control to wasp control and honey bee removal, expect nothing but the best from our family-owned business. Call today.
