Do you let out shrieks of panic at the sight of roaches? Have you ever entered your kitchen in the middle of the night only to see roaches dancing around? That’s what roaches like doing. They are nocturnal creatures who like to stay in damp and dark places. These shady critters are usually found in the underground drains, behind refrigerators, and inside motor appliances.
What attracts roaches?
The biggest attractant for cockroaches is food. Make sure you seal all your foods before keeping them on the shelf. That way, the smell can’t lure the cockroaches into entering your house.
Keep your home clean at all times. Watch out for leaky pipes or dampening walls. Water is a great source of attraction for pests.
How to know if you have roach infestation?
Roaches can be anywhere. They could be hiding in the cracks of the wall, behind the fridge, in your bathroom drains. Look for the following signs to know you’ve roach infestation:
If you see them with your naked eyes
You may be getting up to use the bathroom at night or opening a drawer stuffed with food in your kitchen. If you spot a roach, dead or alive, be cautious and search for other possible hiding places. Roaches mainly come out at night or in the dark.
However, if you spot them in the day time, know that is it a sign of serious infestation. They come out in light due to overcrowding and shortage of food sources. In such a situation do no try to deal with them by yourself but contact professional exterminators immediately.
Fecal droppings
Search your house for fecal droppings. Their size can range from small to large depending on the size of the cockroach. They may be scattered or accumulated in one place. If you see several droppings at one place, know that the roaches come there for food and water. If you choose to step traps, target these areas for catching a higher number of roaches. These droppings are a sure sign of infestation. Do not wait before calling pest control services GTA. Their high-quality professional services will make your house pest-free.
Odor of cockroaches
An intrusion of cockroaches will definitely leave a smell in your house. Experts suggest that the odour of cockroaches is oily and musky. If you smell such odor near your kitchen area or any other place in the house, know that there isn’t one or two, but several roaches in your house, enough to cause an infestation.
You may not be able to see the roaches as they come out at night, so reach out to exterminators for help. At BBPP, our roaches control services Vaughan services deliver the best comprehensive pest management services so you can sleep peacefully again.
Egg Casings
To reproduce, cockroaches form egg casings to lay eggs in them. Some of these casing can hold 10-50 eggs.
These casings, called oothecae, are round in shape and have a brownish color. You can stop these eggs from hatching by taking prompt action and calling for professional help.
Roach infestation can make you panic-stricken. More than that, roaches spread diseases. You need to look for proper extermination – and that’s what BBPP experts can help you with. Our rodent cleaning services come with a 90-day pest-free guarantee. Additionally, if you subscribe to our yearly plans, we will ensure your place remains pest-free, all through the year!