When you are dealing with a change in seasons you also need to be aware of the change in pests too! There are some pests that love specific types of weather and when it changes they are not found as often. One pest that is more prevalent in the summer are cockroaches. Don’t let that fool you into thinking that they go away in the fall weather. They don’t want to live out in the cold so of course they are looking for somewhere a bit warmer to live. That somewhere just so happens to be your house! Your nicely heated home is a perfect atmosphere for them to survive. Although not all pests are a real threat to your health and wellbeing all pests are still a pest. They are unwanted inside your home and homeowners want them gone. Cockroaches are a pest that you should want out of your house for some really good reasons. A Five Star Termite & Pest Control outlines what makes cockroaches such a problem in and around your home.
What are the Dangers of Cockroaches in Your House?
There are several reason that make cockroaches a problem in your home. One is that if you have family members that have allergies or asthma they can be triggered by the mere existence of cockroaches. They leave behind their excrement and exoskeleton around your house. These can then become air born acting as a trigger to those that suffer from allergies and asthma. The other problem that you will find with cockroaches in your home is there terrible housekeeping habits. The fact is they don’t have any! They walk around on all the surfaces in your home and spread bacteria. They can be out in the garbage where there could be raw meat and other decaying food then walk straight onto your kitchen counter. If you start to notice that your family is getting sick more often than normal you could have a cockroach problem. They have been found to spread over 30 different strands of bacteria. The roaches are also a carrier for parasitic worms that can require medical attention if you or your family members are infected.
What Does a Roach Infestation Look Like?
One of the problems that you will have when looking for cockroaches is they are nocturnal. They hide away and sleep in the day time hours then when you are fast asleep they get to work. When you come out for a midnight snack and flip on a light you might see them running off under the first available piece of cover. You can also look for pieces of excrement in areas that they commonly are found such as kitchens, bathrooms and other damp areas. This is much harder to do and if you see it your problem is much worse than you might think. The best way to tell that you have a cockroach problem is to have a pest control company to come out and do a thorough inspection.
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