The Cockroach

Oh the cockroach. They are sweet and cuddly aren't they?

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Just A-DORABLE!

Actually, cockroaches are one of the most successful animals in the evolution of earth.  They are thought to have been around since the cavemen! Cockroaches can exist anywhere: hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, private homes, warehouses, and more.  They are drawn to hot water pipes, moist kitchen sinks, and cracks in your home or business. Once you start seeing cockroaches, you may have a large infestation and should call a professional but there are steps that you can take in order to help guard your home or business against cockroaches.

1) Make sure that your home or business has taken steps to properly contain food and perform proper maintenance.  If you have leaky pipes or faucets they need to be fixed sooner rather than later because cockroaches LOVE them.  Cockroaches also love pet food that is left out 24/7. Make sure that you're careful about the frequency that you change their food and water!

2) Check for cracks and crevices that could be allowing cockroaches to enter. Cockroaches are mainly an indoor insect: they live outside but will most often move inside after a very short period of time. The less openings you have, the better it is.

3) Home treatment if you feel as though you only have a few (not for the squeamish!): Take an old cloth and wet it with dishwater. Put the rag on the floor near where you know the cockroaches are frequenting. Turn off the lights and leave the room. Every 30-45 minutes go back into the room and douse the rag with a liberal amount of scalding hot water causing the cockroaches hidden in the rag to perish.

In the next blog we'll talk about the dangers of cockroaches!