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Cockroaches Are A Serious Pest Concern
9/24/13
Having a cockroach infestation is a very serious matter and one that should be taken care of as quickly as possible and by a Kansas City pest control expert. Cockroaches are a very resilient pest species that prefer to live around people; and once they are living comfortably in your home, they will not leave without a fight. Cockroaches in Kansas homes most often enter in bags, boxes, packages and through small openings along the exterior of your home. Once inside your residence, they will be drawn to areas of humidity and moisture; basements, kitchens, and bathrooms are all common places in the home to find cockroaches. Cockroaches can be quite dangerous to you and your family because they can introduce bacteria and viruses from their feet and legs onto your kitchen counters, utensil drawers, cabinets, sinks and other places in your home. When cockroaches are present it is common for people to become afflicted with dysentery, diarrhea and food poisoning including Salmonella. Also, their feces triggers severe allergy attacks in some people, especially young children.
While you can never 100% protect yourself from a cockroach or other pest problem, there are things that you can do in and around your home to prevent pests. In addition to having in place pest control services for your home, other pest prevention tips include:
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Inspect boxes, furniture and clothing before bringing them into your home or business.
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Regularly remove garbage from the inside of your home or business; and keep it stored away from the exterior of your home.
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Keep clutter to a minimum so that you can more quickly identify a pest infestation.
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Immediately clean up spills and crumbs; vacuum regularly.
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Do not store food on your counters; it should be kept in the refrigerator or in sealed containers.
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Do not keep dirty dishes in sinks for a long period of time.
If you find that cockroaches have found a way into your home, you should try to avoid do-it-yourself treatments; there is a reason cockroaches have been around since the age of dinosaurs. DIY treatments are more often than not ineffective which just allows the infestation to keep growing in size and if not used properly can be dangerous to your family and pets. A Topeka pest control professional should be contacted to provide accurate identification of the species and safe, effective treatment to completely eliminate the cockroaches from your home. Along with getting rid of the initial infestation, a pest professional will be able to provide you with year round services to control and prevent future infestations from occurring.
To get more information about the different species of cockroaches that are common in Kansas, to learn how to identify cockroaches or get more cockroach facts, or to schedule an inspection of your home and property, contact the Kansas pest control professionals at Schendel Pest Services today!