If you have a cockroach presence, you’ll probably see them scurrying about. If you just see a couple of them, there’s likely to be an entire creepy crawly cockroach infestation already multiplying in numbers that you can’t see yet.
If you haven’t spotted many roaches, but still suspect you may be encountering a problem, look for brown or black droppings and egg capsules near cabinets and other places where you store food. If people in your house smell a musty odor, that’s likely from cockroach pheromones. If they have allergies and asthma, these pheromones may trigger or exacerbate symptoms.
Cockroaches love dirt. They love grime. So, cleaning and sanitizing your home can help to put the “not welcome here” mat out for roaches. Don’t keep food lying around, and don’t keep dirty dishes in your sink or crumbs on your countertops. Don’t leave your trash indoors for any length of time, and don’t pile up cardboard or paper that cockroaches can use for shelter.
If you don’t want cockroaches in your home or business (and, who would?), the best approach is to proactively keep them out in the first place. Once they’re inside your property, it’s often too late for you to solve the problem by yourself. When this happens, contact us for professional Birmingham pest control for roaches.
Cockroaches Are Troublesome
Cockroaches are nearly indestructible critters that can create serious health hazards. That’s why businesses, especially restaurants, need to shut down when a roach presence is spotted. The same diseases that roaches can spread in businesses can be present in Birmingham homes: cholera, salmonella, dysentery, typhoid fever, listeriosis, the plague, and even leprosy.
Alabama is home to twenty-five native cockroach species with many of them found in Birmingham. They seek food sources in homes and businesses—and these omnivores paint the definition of “food” with a pretty broad brush, not being fussy eaters. They can survive for a month without food and about a week without water. They gravitate to humid kitchens and bathrooms to get the moisture they need.
Once these hardy critters get into your home or business, getting rid of the cockroach infestation can be challenging. Fortunately, Waynes’ pest control for roaches is an ultra-effective solution provided by our specialized roach experts.
To get the quality cockroach pest control you need, reach out by phone at (205) 985-7009 or contact us online. With Waynes Pest Control and these at-home prevention techniques, you can stay roach-free.
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Birmingham Roach Control FAQs
How do I get rid of roaches in my home?
By the time a cockroach infestation is established in your house, it will be nearly impossible to fix it with a DIY approach. The more effective solution is to reach out to a professional roach control company in Birmingham, like Waynes Pest Control. You can contact us by calling (205) 985-7009 or filling out our online form. We use environmentally friendly, sustainable roach treatments that really work.
What are the signs of a cockroach infestation?
You may see the cockroaches themselves—dark brown creatures with flat, oval bodies, small heads with a shield-like covering, and six long, spiny legs. Specifics can vary a bit by species, but that’s their general appearance. If you spot a couple of roaches, there’s a good chance there may be a cockroach infestation because these pests live in colonies and multiply rapidly.
Instead of (or in addition to) seeing the actual roaches, you may spot droppings: brown or black in hue. You may see egg capsules near where you store food or oily smears on your baseboards. Although not everyone can detect the musty smell of their pheromones, some people can—and people prone to allergies or asthma attacks may notice how they’re being triggered by something in your house.
Do roaches come back after extermination?
If conditions in a home were ripe for cockroach infestations before—and still are—then the pests will certainly try to come back in to get the food, moisture, and shelter they desire. Because we know that can happen, to protect your home, Waynes Pest Control in Birmingham provides year-round exterior treatments to prevent these awful pests from slithering back inside to settle down and start a new cockroach infestation.
Cockroaches are attracted to Alabama because of the warmer weather—and although they’re present all year round—they may be especially problematic in the colder months (say, from October through February). That’s because they’re seeking warmer shelter indoors, including in homes and businesses in Birmingham. In response, Waynes Pest Control provides Birmingham pest control for roaches all year long—during all seasons.
What is the most effective pest control for cockroaches?
At Waynes Pest Control we eradicate cockroaches through environmentally friendly pest control that’s as effective as it is sustainable. With our Birmingham pest control for roaches, we use bait that cockroaches ingest and share with others in their colony—which leads to their rapid eradication. And, because cockroach infestations can be so difficult to eradicate, we take a comprehensive approach. Since 95 percent of cockroach problems begin outdoors, we create exclusionary techniques to keep them out. We form a ten-foot perimeter around your Birmingham home and brush off your home’s exterior. In critical areas indoors, we use environmentally friendly treatments to exterminate them. Lastly, post-treatments and roach prevention techniques can keep these uninvited guests away for good.
How much does pest control for roaches in Birmingham cost?
Waynes Pest Control creates customized solutions for each customer to meet their unique needs within their budget. To get a no-obligation quote for your one-of-a-kind situation and to benefit from our highly effective, environmentally friendly Birmingham roach pest control services, reach out to us!
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