Cockroaches are great at hiding. You may have turned the lights on in your kitchen one night and seen one scatter away. But where do the cockroaches go? Is there a nest somewhere in the house? The answer is no, not really. Cockroaches are opportunists that will hide in any dark part of the kitchen […]

Cleanliness is very important when treating an area for cockroaches or preventing them from moving in. These pests are attracted to any sort of food that is left out, so maintaining a clean environment is very important. If you happen to find a cockroach in your home while vacuuming, you can absolutely use the vacuum

Cockroaches are some of the most difficult pests to get rid of. They’re resistant to pesticides, they can survive for months without food, and they can hide in the tiniest of gaps. You may have tried what feels like everything to get rid of them, but what about the cold? As cockroaches, like many other

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