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Coming from the order Blattodea, cockroaches are one of the most if not the hardiest insects on the planet. They can exist in areas as cold as the Arctic as well as in tropical regions.
There is perhaps nothing more repulsive than having these bugs in your home.
The World Health Organization defines cockroaches as unhygienic scavengers in human settlements. Because of their filthy habits and bad smell they are considered pests and that’s not to mention their role as carriers of intestinal diseases, such as diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever, and cholera.
Some people can become allergic to them after frequent exposure. Given that they are one of the most common pests in households and commercial spaces, it’s not likely that you or your family can be affected by this. It’s usually best to call the pest control professional. But for these bugs, there is no question – it’s best to take no chances with them.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockroach Control in Toowoomba
Cockroaches are nasty little buggers. While they may not bite like spiders, they do leave scratches on a person’s skin from the sharp protrusions on their legs. Roaches can also cause allergies and asthma in individuals due to constant exposure.
Roaches thrive in the dark and crawl through garbage, bins, and refuse. If they are in your home, they could eventually get in contact with your food. They are also vectors for intestinal diseases, such as diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever, and cholera.
Given that they can thrive in just about any climate, roaches prefer warmth and humidity which a sub-tropical paradise-like Brisbane has plenty of. In a house, they will often stay close to bathrooms and fridges, for the water and food but nothing is more attractive to cockroaches than filth. It does not matter whether it be garbage in your bins or leftover food and crumbs in your kitchen floor, counters, even those on the plates you left on your sink. These dishes, when improperly washed can then be used when you or your loved ones have dinner.
Nothing beats cleanliness in preventing roaches from infesting your home. The World Health Organization recommends as much.
While this may be difficult in houses where there are children and domestic animals, it is doable with proper waste disposal and management. Wash dishes right away and don’t allow any leftovers lying about on your floors and kitchen counters. Using cleanliness as a cockroach control method might be more difficult to achieve on apartments though as they can have easy access to adjacent residences.
Here are a few tips you can keep in mind:
Keep your food should always be stored in refrigerators or if that is unavailable then keep them in tightly covered containers and screened cabinets.
Your entire space has to be kept clean of food fragments
Make sure to properly dispose of organic matter
Rubbish bins should be securely covered and emptied frequently.
Basements or areas underneath buildings must be kept dry and free of accessible food and water.
Reduce the accessibility of spaces by closing gaps in floors and door frames.
Groceries, laundry, clothing, and furniture should be checked before being taken into a building.
Openings for drain water and sewer pipes, drinking-water, and electricity cables should also be closed at all times.
The use of insecticides can be difficult in controlling roaches. First of all, they can become resistant to commonly used compounds. Many insecticides are repellent to them which means they tend to avoid these.
You do have the option to use boric acid. This is found in clothing detergent and toothpaste and can be one of the best roach killers. A huge downside to its use, however, is that it can be easily misapplied and it can be subject to displacement by air currents. Wind can send the substance where your kids and pets can come into contact with it.
Chemical control can only give only temporary relief and, wherever possible, it should be accompanied by environmental sanitation and house improvement.
Hiring Cockroach Control in Toowoomba
Experts like King Arthur Handyman use eco-friendly and safe materials during extermination projects. We know the best steps to take to exterminate colonies of roaches and help you prevent reinfestation.
Why not combine your roach control service with a full termite inspection to ensure your home is free from the pests that make it tough to relax in your own space.
Get the best Cockroach Control Expert. King Arthur is just one call away on 0417 739 897.
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