Pest Guide : What Cockroach Species Cause Problems in Virginia, Maryland, and DC?

Cockroaches mainly invade homes as a way to find a habitat or home. American and German Cockroaches seek similar environments for breeding purposes.

Locations that make good breeding spots include an excess of food, water, warmth, humidity, and locations for breeding. Most homes provide all four of these things, though some homes provide more of them than others.

If your home has excess humidity, moisture, and food, American and German Cockroaches will more than likely find a place to reproduce. Just a single pregnant female can cause an infestation in your home in next to no time.

Cockroaches are more than just creepy. They are very dangerous. These insects are associated with many illnesses and health problems. They can spread bacterial and viral pathogens on their bodies and feces. These pathogens have been known to cause salmonella poisoning, diarrhea, dysentery, and asthma attack.

Individuals with known health conditions, asthma, or weakened immunity are especially at risk of cockroaches.

Cockroaches are incredibly difficult to get rid of due to their hardiness and adaptability. To ensure the extermination goes over without a hitch, it’s important to contact trained professionals who excel at locating cockroaches and exterminating them.

Our team has specialized knowledge in finding cockroaches’ hiding places and treating them accordingly. We work with homes and families to determine the best treatment option and customize it to your home’s unique needs.

All of our customized options are safe to use around your family. All products used are registered by the EPA, and our professionals know exactly how to apply the products so that you, your family, and your pets remain safe while getting rid of the cockroach problem.

Since cockroach infestations can blow out of hand and just several weeks, our team members will be at your home quickly to get rid of the problem as soon as possible. To learn more about cockroach treatment options in the area, give us a call today.

Between the adaptability of cockroaches and the danger they pose to your home, you should not perform DIY methods when exterminating cockroaches. DIY methods are rarely successful, and they waste your time and money. Because it only takes one pregnant female to cause an infestation, it’s best to trust the professionals with this problem.

Preventing cockroaches is no easy feat. They can sneak into the smallest of crevices, and they can hitchhike on your body or luggage whenever you travel. For this reason, early detection is the best way to treat cockroach problems. As soon as you see one cockroach, contact an exterminator because there will be a big problem in no time.

There are other ways that you can minimize your home’s hospitality to cockroaches. Firstly, reduce excess sources of water and cut off access to food. Clean up frequently, use airtight containers, pick up spilled pet foods, and dispose of food properly.

Whenever you bring food or other objects home, inspect the boxes or bags for hitchhikers. This is especially true when bringing in objects from large commercial locations with excess food, such as grocery stores.

A recurring pest protection program from My Pest Pros can help identify problem areas and protect against roaches as well as other pest issues.