HOW TO AVOID COCKROACH INFESTATION
Though they are small, cockroaches are experts at carrying and spreading germs and diseases from one place to another. This can potentially pose a huge problem not just in your home, but also if you are running a commercial business. Don’t get caught out by a sneaky cockroach outbreak over the upcoming holiday season. We have some tips to help you keep cockroaches away for good.
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Why you need to avoid a cockroach outbreak
Cockroaches can transmit a range of nasty diseases and germs from one place to another.
Problems caused by cockroaches
They spread diseases, damage furniture and leave behind droppings and shed skin which can trigger allergic reactions.
How to identify a cockroach outbreak
You may notice cockroaches during the daytime, droppings, shed skin and a musty odour.
How to prevent a cockroach infestation
We recommend sealing entry points, reducing available food sources and hiding spots.
Professional cockroach treatment
Our technicians will use cockroach insecticide sprays, gel baits and control dust. We also offer a cost-effective pest management program for commercial businesses.
Choose Allstate for fast and effective cockroach extermination
At Allstate, our technicians are available 24/7 to all suburbs of Adelaide for safe and long lasting cockroach treatments.
Why you need to avoid a cockroach outbreak
Although they don’t bite humans, cockroaches are able to transmit a range of nasty diseases and germs from one place to another.
This is because they live and feed in sewers, rubbish bins and other unsanitary places which are brimming with bacteria, viruses and parasites. These harmful organisms can accumulate and then be passed on through cockroach droppings and saliva. Some can even hitchhike to other places by latching onto the cockroach’s legs.
If you happen to ingest food or drink that has been in contact with a cockroach, it could well be contaminated and cause potentially serious illness. This is particularly problematic not just for homes, but also for hospitality businesses.
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Problems caused by cockroaches
Skilled at surviving in different environments, cockroaches can be just as comfortable living in your rubbish bin as they are in your pantry or bathroom. However, this means that they can contaminate once-sterile surfaces and places and cause a wide range of illnesses and diseases. This includes diarrhoea, food poisoning, typhoid fever, cholera, dysentery, hepatitis A and leprosy.
With sharp teeth and strong jaws, they can chew through plastic, fabric, furniture, books and leather goods.
Cockroach droppings also contain pheromones which attract more cockroaches to the same area.
Some people may even experience allergic reactions to cockroach droppings, shed skins, and saliva. Those with asthma may need to take extra precautions.
How to identify a cockroach outbreak
While it’s common to notice an odd cockroach here and there, this can also be a sign that there are many more hiding away quietly. Here’s how to tell if you have a full-blown infestation on your hands:
You notice cockroaches in the daytime
As nocturnal creatures, cockroaches usually only prefer to roam around at night. However, if you notice them at other times, this could indicate that you have an outbreak.
Droppings
If you’re consistently seeing tiny black granules that resemble coffee grounds scattered around, these could be cockroach droppings.
A musty odour
Cockroach droppings leave behind an unpleasant smell.
Egg capsules
While they vary in shape between species, they are usually tan, black or brown coloured and shaped like a pill.
Shed skin
As cockroaches grow, they will shed their outer skin and leave it behind. In the event of an outbreak, this would be a common sighting.
How to prevent a cockroach infestation
We recommend keeping cockroaches out of your home or business in the first place, as well as reducing available food sources and hiding spots.
Cockroaches will eat almost anything, including meat and vegetables, sweet or greasy foods, paper, leather and fabric. This means that it’s important to keep all food tightly stored away and ensuring that your kitchen and dining areas are clean. Wipe away spills and grease, wash cutlery and keep sinks and drains clear. Practice good hygiene when handling food. Clean tables and benches as well after use. Don’t forget to tightly seal and cover rubbish and discard pet waste.
Regular building maintenance also plays a key role in keeping cockroaches away. Being small and flat, they can crawl through small gaps to gain entry, so you’ll need to carefully check for all potential entry points and seal them with gap filler or expanding foam.
Leaking pipes and drains create a damp environment for cockroaches to thrive, so we suggest checking for leaks and repairing them as quickly as possible.
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Professional cockroach treatment
In the event of an outbreak, it’s best to call in the experts to get the problem under control fast, and to stop it from happening again.
We use the following methods to prevente a cockroach infestation.
Cockroach insecticide
We apply this to the perimeters of the building to stop cockroaches from entering inside, as well as to established nesting areas.
Cockroach control dust
For access to hard-to-reach places, such as voids, cracks and crevices, we sprinkle tiny insecticide granules to encourage cockroaches out of the hiding spots. You may initially notice an increase in the number of cockroaches as a result.
Gel baits
Bait stations containing an insecticide gel can be strategically positioned at well-known feeding sites.
Pest Management Programs for businesses
To help our commercial and industrial clients to prevent cockroach outbreaks and meet their health and safety requirements, we offer a cost-effective integrated pest management service. This includes routine pest inspections, as well as an online reporting portal to access reports, records and trends at any time.
Speak to one of our friendly customer service consultants to learn more about our pest management services for businesses.
Choose Allstate for fast and effective cockroach extermination
At Allstate, we understand that the last thing anyone needs is an outbreak of cockroaches in your home or business while you’ve been away for holidays. But thankfully, with the right treatment, you can have the problem under control quickly.
Since 1986, we have been providing pest control services to all suburbs of Adelaide. With a 24/7 availability, our highly trained team can provide advice for urgent enquiries in residential, commercial and industrial settings. Rest assured that our treatments are non-toxic to children, pets and the environment.
All our services come with competitive warranties and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We can even provide finance options so that you can easily access our effective cockroach managion treatments without delay.