Everyone has an unspoken list of pests they can tolerate. Flies, for instance, are usually shrugged off or chased down with a swatter. This is because they are annoying but rarely dangerous. The same cannot be said for cockroaches. These nasty bugs are incredibly harmful to human health and are about as creepy as pests come. If the idea of these scary bugs invading your home puts you on edge, here are some things you should know to keep them away from your Las Vegas, NV property.
Roaches Are Dangerous
Before we talk about how cockroaches get into homes and some strategies to keep them out, we feel it is important that you know why these pests are dangerous. What makes cockroaches harmful is the bacteria, human pathogens, and parasitic worms they carry. They pick up these disease-causing organisms inside trash cans, around sewers, and in other filthy areas. When inside homes, roaches spread diseases through their fecal matter and off their greasy bodies. Some common diseases you might contract from a cockroach are salmonellosis, E. coli, typhoid, dysentery, cholera, leprosy, and campylobacteriosis.
Roaches Are Adept At Invasion
There are a few things that roaches are good at, one of which is invading homes. These pests can squish their bodies to squeeze through gaps that are only 1/16” wide. They are also able to scale vertical surfaces. The kicker is if a roach can’t find its way into a structure by crawling in through a gap or crack, it might get creative. One way cockroaches get creative to get into homes is by crawling through utility piping like sewer lines. This is just one way that infestations spread from home to home through a neighborhood.
Roaches Are Difficult To Eliminate
Roaches are not just good at getting into homes; they are also good at staying inside. These durable insects can withstand 900 times their own body weight, five times more radiation than humans, and are resistant to a range of common pest control products. To make things worse, roaches are also incredibly cautious. You will only see these pests inside your living areas if you catch one off guard late at night or if the areas they are hiding in become too cramped and one gets brave enough to come out during the day.
Roaches Are Preventable
If your home does not currently have a cockroach problem, now is your time to act to keep things that way. To help you prevent these pests, here are some great places to start.
- Identify holes, cracks, and gaps in your home’s exterior foundation and around window/door frames and utility piping. Use a caulking gun or some liquid cement to fill in these entry points.
- Address moisture issues inside and around your home by fixing leaks, ensuring your gutters are in good working order and using a dehumidifier indoors.
- Pick up food messes and drink spills as they occur inside your home.
- Store food properly inside air-tight containers.
Why You Need Professional Pest Control For Your Roach Problems
There is only so much a person can do to keep cockroaches out of their living areas. If you want a guarantee that these pests will stay out of your Las Vegas home or are trying to find a quick way to handle a preexisting infestation, let the experts at Anderson Pest Control lend you a helping hand. We will send one of our qualified technicians your way ASAP with a cockroach control solution to meet your need. Contact us today to learn more.