Cockroach Control in Cypress, TX
Cockroaches can seem like mysterious pests. Baby cockroaches, called nymphs, can squeeze into spaces that might surprise you, such as the void between your floors and subflooring. They're also small enough to fit through the holes of a wall outlet. Adult cockroaches can compact their bodies and squeeze into gaps half their size. As roaches reproduce, explore indoor spaces, and find the tiniest hiding places, you may suspect that you have an infestation but not see any cockroaches. It is common for this to happen in homes and businesses.
Cockroaches prefer tight spaces, dark voids, and nighttime activity. But they're not all that mysterious. When roaches get inside, they will do it in one of two ways, and their reasons for staying are nearly as limited. The cockroaches inside the hollow spaces of your property are looking for food and moisture. If they find both, you can expect them to stay. Understanding these simple facts can help you effectively deter cockroaches and prevent yourself from having to contact a professional for cockroach pest control in Cypress. But don't go and try to get those cockroaches out quite yet. You'll need a few crucial details if you hope to get rid of cockroaches and stop them from getting inside.
You also need to understand how do-it-yourself cockroach control can fall short. When you fail to arrest a cockroach infestation, these dirty insects will be allowed to continue to make you sick. They'll also be allowed to damage your property. Neither is good. Let's take a look at what you can do to stop them.
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What Attracts Roaches To Your Home Or Business?
You now know that food and moisture are what cockroaches want, but you don't yet know what roaches eat or the unique ways you can provide moisture for these pests. You'll also need a bit more information about where roaches hide. Before they come indoors, they'll hide in many places around your exterior. If you're not dealing with a cockroach infestation indoors yet, you'll need these important cockroach facts.
- Food: When cockroaches come onto your property, the scent of food can attract them to structures. But, what you consider to be food, isn't necessarily what a cockroach considers to be food. They eat strange things like wallpaper, cardboard, toothpaste, dead skin, hair, and feces. They also eat rotten food—the more rotten, the better. If cockroaches discover these food sources near exterior walls, they may get inside through tiny gaps, cracks, and holes. Clean and deodorize trash receptacles and ensure trash gets to the curb weekly. Stay on top of cleaning up pet waste if you have a dog. Remove any rotting organic plant matter in your landscaping. Remove anything that smells bad because, if it smells bad to you, it smells good to roaches.
- Moisture: There are many ways moisture plays a role in cockroach infestations. Cockroaches drink water to survive and hide in damp areas to keep themselves hydrated. In humid spaces, they are more likely to feed on cardboard and paper products because moisture softens these materials. Some roaches are strongly attracted to damp or humid habitats and will respond negatively to environments that are too dry. Repair gutters and clean out any clogs to reduce perimeter saturation. Address plumbing leaks, and remove containers that capture rainwater. On the inside, install dehumidifiers or ventilation to keep things too dry for cockroaches. Fix leaky faucets, showerheads, pipes, and other plumbing issues to reduce humidity and remove water roaches will drink.
- Hiding Places: Cockroaches are drawn to tight spaces and love hiding under objects. A cluttered exterior can increase the risk of roach infestation; cluttered spaces inside can promote cockroach activity. When hiding places provide moisture and a food source, such as a stack of damp cardboard, cockroaches will be in roach heaven. Pick up clutter on your property. Rake leaves, sticks, plant clippings, and other organic matter away from your exterior. Remove stacked wood and junk piles. Remove unnecessary vegetation in your landscaping, such as grass and weeds. All of these steps will work to drive roaches away. Along with these measures to remove attractants, you need to seal gaps, cracks, and holes in your exterior to keep roaches out. The tools for this job are a caulking gun and some cans of expanding foam.
Now you have some helpful facts that will keep cockroaches out; what do you do if you already have a cockroach infestation? Can this information help you get rid of roaches as well?
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Starting at $6999/mo*Terms and Conditions apply. 'Learn More' for details.- Home Pest Control
- All-Safe Service Guarantee
- Home Interior Warranty
- Exterior Fire Ant Control
- Exterior Spider Web Removal
- Exterior Rodent Baiting
- Pest Prevention Service
- Termite Colony Elimination System
- Termite Baiting
- Termite Service Warranty
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