Cockroaches

How Long Does a Cockroach Egg Take to Hatch

How Long Does a Cockroach Egg Take to Hatch?

Cockroaches are horrendous creatures to have in homes. They are dirty, creepy, and very hardy insects. One thing that makes a cockroach infestation hard to get rid of is the number of cockroaches that just do not stop appearing. The reason is because they have a lot of eggs at the same time! Below, you…

How to Know if You Have a Cockroach Problem

How to Know if You Have a Cockroach Problem

One of the biggest household menaces that are mostly found in Canadian homes has to be the cockroaches. They can be detrimental to one’s reputation. Having cockroaches is associated with being filthy and unclean. However, cockroach infestations are based on multiple factors at the same time. The biggest drivers for cockroaches to invade a home…

Can You Get Rid of Cockroaches Without an Exterminator

Can You Get Rid of Cockroaches Without an Exterminator?

It depends completely on the circumstances unique to the situation, the severity, and the species. In everyday circumstances when people spot a cockroach out in the open, the first action that people take against the cockroach is usually squatting it or by spraying them. While it may seem like an effective solution to get rid…

How to Exterminate Cockroaches in Apartment

How to Exterminate Cockroaches in Apartment

Once you discovered that you have cockroaches in your apartment, the first thing you would want to do is to get rid of them by completely exterminating them. However, as tempting and easy as that sounds, actually exterminating them might be more difficult than actually thought. Most people think that the cockroaches that are seen…

Is it Normal to See Cockroaches After Extermination

Is it Normal to See Cockroaches After Extermination?

Yes, It is very normal to see some roaches crawling here and there, but that is expected. When you do see cockroaches do not spray, or apply insecticides yourself as it can disturb the treatment. During this period, it is very important to do some light cleaning. Vacuum crumbs, store food properly, do not leave…

what to do before exterminator comes for cockroaches

what to do before exterminator comes for cockroaches?

This is a great question. What to do and how to prepare for the cockroach exterminators? Most of the work lies on the exterminators themselves, but there are a few things you can do to make their lives much easier and to guarantee a streamlined cockroach extermination session. Just with any visit, you would need…

How much does cockroach extermination cost

How much does cockroach extermination cost?

There is no set price for a single case as all cases are unique. Most companies base their rates on the number of kitchens, type of living arrangement, and price of square feet they need to tackle. A lot of factors go into providing a quote and an estimate which can change at any time…

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What is the best spray to kill cockroaches?

There are tons of cockroach sprays on the market that will give consumers all kinds of promises. Truth be told, it comes down to effective marketing and copywriting. Some over-the-counter cockroach sprays have at least one active ingredient or multiple. The industry leader in common household repellants has Imiprothrin. According to the chemical. life science…

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What Happens To Cockroaches When You Spray Them

Cockroaches, like all living things, have fluid inside them. Unlike humans, they actually have a far higher water content than us. They also need more water than we do normally as we can store our water for some time, and insects cannot. Water is very important to live. If you have ever seen a dead…

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How Many Cockroach Species Are There?

The Smithsonian Institute answered this very nicely. According to the Smithsonian Magazine there are a staggering 4,500 cockroach species in the world, and out of them 30 species are considered invasive pests! In Canadian households, there are a handful from those 30 species that are often seen in our homes. These are the American, Oriental,…