German Cockroach and Roach Treatment
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The cockroach exterminators at Arrow Termite and Pest Control realize how upsetting it tends to be to see an roach crawling around inside your property. Our cockroach treatment program won’t just eliminate any current german roaches in your place of residence, we’ll provide you with the tools and knowledge to prevent a future infestation and develop a pest control protection to keep german roaches out for good.
German cockroaches are known for being one of the most difficult pests to erradicate due to their rapid reproducing habits and lifecycle. German roaches spread bacteria and filth throughout homes, contaminate food, cause allergies that result in rashes or asthma attacks, and much more.
The Importance Of German Roach Control and Removal
Cockroaches have been tied to allergies, and are known to carry salmonella, E.Coli, and other dangerous bacteria. The cockroach exterminators at Arrow will implement our thorough cockroach removal method:
- Conduct a detailed inspection of your property
- Identify the type of cockroach and the severity of the infestation
- Discreetly apply bait and other cockroach control products in suspected areas of activity
- Return to the property for further inspections and cockroach removal treatments as necessary.
- Create a thorough cockroach removal report describing the treatment and providing tips for future cockroach pest control efforts.
German Roach Treatment Preparation Checklist
The following steps MUST be performed: In treating, we cannot treat over food or food serving utensils. Click on the button below to download the full preparation checklist before service is performed by an Arrow technician.
- All kitchen cabinets, storage cabinets, pantry, and cupboards are to be emptied out Kitchen drawers are to be emptied but not removed.
- All animal dishes should be removed from the floor.
- All appliances are to be cleaned thoroughly (no grease or food particles). In some cases, they may need to be pulled out from the wall to clean behind and underneath the appliance. All kitchen cabinets and cupboards, kitchen storage cabinets, kitchen drawers, and countertops are to be cleaned thoroughly.
DIY Solutions Are Not The Answer
Controlling and removing german roaches requires a professional exterminator with experience in both treatment, preparation, and service. If you find one german cockroach in your home, you more than likely have an infestation. These aggressive roaches can live weeks with out food, cause health issues, and are difficult to locate.
Hire A Qualified German Coachroach Exterminator
German roaches are gross, carry diesease, and can be hard to eliminate without the experience of a qualified cockroach exterminator. They’ve been known to live for quite a long time without food, and can adjust to various conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did we get a German cockroach infestation?
German cockroaches are well-known indoor cockroaches with a distribution that is world-wide. Smaller than other types of cockroaches, the pests can hide in small spaces and hitch rides in bags, boxes, and many other infested items that are brought inside the home. In multi-unit apartment buildings, they can easily move between units, using the shared plumbing and pipes as a highway.
What Attracts Them?
One of the most common sources of problems with German cockroaches are used items like furniture and luggage. Pre-owned electronics are also hiding places for the pests, which gravitate towards these warm devices. Additionally, areas where food debris is left around will fulfill the needs that the cockroaches have for food, water, and protection, such as near: garbage and containers, kitchen cabinets, and under sinks.
What are the signs of a German cockroach infestation?
Droppings
German cockroach droppings may appear as small, dark, “pepper-like” material left on countertops or in drawers. Fecal staining may appear as dark spots or smears:
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Along the tops of doors.
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Around small cracks and openings into walls.
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In the corners of a room.
Egg Capsules
Since German cockroach females carries their egg case until 1 to 2 days before depositing it, empty egg cases may be found in areas that the females frequent.
Odor
German cockroaches are also known to secrete a number of odorous compounds. When populations are present in large numbers, it may be possible to detect a mild, or what some have reported as a “musty” odor.
Are German cockroaches a threat to my health and home?
German cockroaches spread filth in homes, contaminating food and utensils. Pathogens range from bacteria that causes food poisoning and dysentery to allergens that result in rashes and asthma attacks. Recent studies have also indicated that in larger metropolitan areas, the development of asthma in children can be directly linked to the presence of the pest.
Rapid Infestation
These cockroaches lay 40 eggs at a time, which mature in about two months. Because they reproduce rapidly, infestations quickly become severe. German cockroaches are hardy and fast and have few natural predators inside human habitats. For these reasons, their populations tend to grow rapidly and can be hard to get rid of, often requiring professional treatment.
Is there a difference between German and American cockroaches?
German Cockroaches
- German cockroaches are one the most common species of cockroaches in Louisiana.
- Theses roaches measure 13 to 16 mm long and are pale brown in color, with two dark-brown stripes behind the head.
- These insects typically live up to 12 months and produce more eggs than other species.
Our German Roach Control Guarantee
Arrow Termite & Pest Control guarantees that if you have any problems between visits, we will gladly come back out to your home free of charge! If you are not completely satisfied with your service after we have tried to rectify the problem, Arrow will give you your money back!
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