Cockroaches are terrifying creatures. They plague restaurants and apartment buildings, causing all kinds of trouble. But do they cause any real harm? The answer is yes: cockroaches spread many harmful diseases and allergens. Cockroaches carry bacteria and parasites with them wherever they go, and they have the potential to make people very sick. It’s important…
You might see cockroaches coming out o your electric outlets here and there and that makes you wonder why they are there in the first place? As with every pest, they invade a home for mainly three reasons shelter, food, and water. The reason why cockroaches are attracted to electrical outlets is quite simple when…
You might ask yourself how the cockroach even got up there? Surprisingly there are a lot of surfaces cockroaches can walk on and even vertically and upside down. This is thanks to their grip they have when walking on surfaces like these, but even the mighty cockroach as some limitations to its abilities. Learning how to…
There seem to be a lot of online sources that suggest the use of boric acid. Boric acid can be very effective, but when it’s diluted with water it renders it weaker. The issue with boric acid is that it can be very easily diluted where there is no way back. Making an effective boric…
When an exterminator has visited your home you might be relieved but there are some things to take care of when s/he treated your property for bed bugs. It is important to give the treated rooms some time before entering them. Some people who might be immune-compromised might have to consult their physician to do…
Typically it can range from two to three weeks. It is very normal to see some roaches crawling here and there, but that is expected. When you do see cockroaches do not go to battle with them, meaning do not spray, or apply insecticides yourself as it can disturb the treatment. During this period it…
Roaches in Toronto invade houses, restaurants and other buildings so effective management is paramount. The steps apply to most buildings and infestation. Inspection: inspection is necessary to gather information and helps with recognizing cockroach infestations. You need to find out where the roaches are hiding, what they are eating and the extent of the…
Not necessarily, the problem is that cockroaches have grown increasingly immune to certain chemical sprays and other household products. Lysol can be effective but it is not a foolproof way of taking care of the infestation in its entirety. The same issue arises with purchasing store-bought products. Most people that go into the stores go…
To answer that question, keeping your living areas proper and arranged as possible is key to manage an infestation. Cockroaches are known to consume everything from garbage to debris in sewage systems it is essential that you keep the food and water source away from them by practicing the appropriate measures to discard food waste…
Getting rid of cockroaches in a drainage system is more delicate than one can imagine. There are a lot of factors in play and things we have to consider before pouring chemicals and other solutions down the drainage that can affect other chemicals and fats down the draining system. Several online sources suggest not to…