How to get rid of German Cockroaches

How to get rid of german cockroaches. Indeed cockroaches are the number one pest Pest Technicians deal with. Household cockroaches are filthy and can attack your stored food and love to make their homes in your Kitchen, Laundry and bathroom. It’s usual for the larger cockroaches to fly in an open screen. An annual Full House Treatment should be able to keep your house free for a year maybe longer. However, people need to know about the more problematic German Cockroaches that are big problems for both commercial and residential customers.

What Attracts Cockroaches?
Understanding why cockroaches infest your home is essential for getting rid of them permanently. Cockroaches are attracted to easily accessible food sources like pet food or even cardboard, glue and soap. Don’t leave food or, dirty dishes on the sink, clean under appliances regularly and put your rubbish bin out every night and put a lid on your bin. Remove pet food dishes once your pet has finished.

Cockroaches Love Warmth And Water

Wet floors, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerator motors and microwave ovens all provide perfect condition for Cockroaches to thrive. Check around sinks and drains for leaks. If sinks have organic waste such as bits of food or even hair blocking drains, this will provide a haven for breeding cockroaches. They also like hiding in small areas where their bodies are touching more than one surface. This is why they hide in corners and run along the walls.

Cockroaches Like To Stay Hidden

German cockroaches can come home with you from your weekly grocery shop, and when you move house as well. Make sure you give any used bags a good wash when you’re done using them. Store plastic bags in a breathable bag holder preferable up high. German Cockroaches reproduce quickly. One female and her offspring can infest a home with more than 30,000 cockroaches in just a single year.

German cockroaches infestations can be difficult to eradicate even for the experienced professional. Eradication may require some extra effort. It’s very important to eliminate all food sources and keep areas dry. Fix leaks in plumbing and any cracks or gaps where they can hide.

How I Use Chemicals To Help You Get Rid Of German Cockroaches

1. If the infestation is not just a kitchen issue, I tend to recommend a kitchen treatment as an extra service to my Full House Services. This method reduces your overall costs and also includes a 9 month free service period. Which simply means I treat any areas harbouring cockroaches at no extra cost (It is not a full spray). In addition, it gets rid of a host of other pests. Nice bonus right.

2. Of course, I treat commercial businesses as well. I can help you keep your business free of German Cockroaches and other kitchen pests. I pride myself on commercial kitchens as I have had a lot of experience working in kitchens. This is usually quarterly service but if pests are a more serious threat I may recommend additional treatments.