Why do cockroaches invade homes? Most often, these pests come indoors because they want to. Your home is not only a safe haven but provides roaches with lots of opportunities for moisture and food. If you want to make your living space less attractive to cockroaches and get these pests out for good, you are in the right place. Here are some habits, behaviors, and dangers of cockroaches and how to eliminate cockroaches in your Jacksonville home.
Habits & Behaviors Of Common Cockroaches
A cockroach's main goal in life is to find food and avoid predators. These pests prefer to live in areas where their backs and bellies can touch surfaces at the same time. In other words, they like feeling squished. If a roach could spend its entire life under your refrigerator or behind your stove, it would. The thing that drives cockroaches to come out of hiding is a need for food and moisture. They cautiously look for these things at night. One thing you will notice with cockroaches is that if you catch them off guard by flicking on a light, they will move fast to find cover. German cockroaches are the most common types of cockroaches in our area and move at three miles an hour. That's faster than some people walk!
The Dangerous Germs Roaches Are Capable Of Spreading
Cockroaches are not just scary to look at; they also get people very sick. Roaches do this by picking up and spreading harmful germs and other disease-causing organisms. German cockroaches can carry 33 different dangerous bacteria, 7 human pathogens, and 6 parasitic worms. They pick up these sickness vectors from the dirty things they eat and the places they live. Some common diseases cockroaches spread to humans include salmonellosis, giardia, leprosy, listeriosis, cholera, and campylobacteriosis. In addition to spreading disease, roaches also trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions with their dry fecal droppings and shed skins. Indoor ventilation picks up these harmful allergens and spreads them around like dust.
The Best Way To Get Rid Of Cockroaches In Your House
If you are up against an infestation of cockroaches inside your Jacksonville home, there is only one reliable way to get these pests out. What you have to do is get a professional involved. At Mission Pest Solutions, we pride ourselves on our quick service times and advanced pest control treatments. With just one service visit, we will assess your problem, put in place a plan of action, and start the process to eliminate pesky roaches. Our team will work hard to ensure you are well taken care of and do the job right the first time.
Five No-Sweat Prevention Tips To Keep Roaches From Coming Back
When it comes to roach prevention, you have two options; put in place some natural prevention tips, or hire a professional to install a long-lasting, invisible treatment barrier around your home. If you have some time on your hands and want to try DIY, here are five no-sweat tips to try.
- Keep your living areas clean and tidy.
- Seal up holes and gaps and address other openings in your home's exterior.
- Make sure all of your trash cans have tight-fitting lids.
- Store all leftovers and pantry items inside of airtight containers.
- Address moisture issues in and around your home.
Contact Mission Pest Solutions today to learn more about our cost-effective and comprehensive year-round cockroach control options and find out how great home pest control in Jacksonville can be.