Cockroaches are often associated with
messy, neglected spaces. Seeing a roach scurry by might make you second guess all
your housekeeping habits but don’t blame yourself! These pests have been a pain
to property owners for hundreds of years. They are stubborn, dirty and are
known to spread germs, disease and bacteria. When you are ready to kick these
critters to the curb, call Toodaloo Pest and Wildlife Control for your
Coquitlam cockroach removal.
The Trouble Roaches Bring
If unwanted pests have made their way into
your home or business, it is important to get them out as quickly as possible.
Having insects crawling across your counter is always bad news but some
properties are at a greater risk than others. Restaurants and commercial
kitchens, for example, are responsible for feeding hundreds of people every
day. Pest problems in these areas can mean making dozens of people (if not
more) ill. Calling in professional pest control at the first sign of roaches
can help cut down your treatment time, save costs of subpar traps and help keep
residents, tenants and customers safe.
Roaches do more than go bump in the night.
Damp areas like kitchens and bathrooms are prime real estate for these bugs.
Catching a glimpse of one of these bugs might send homeowners running for the
hills but there are far worse things lurking just out of sight, namely
bacteria! These insects carry their own brand of germs and health hazards
around with them. Digestive illness, respiratory issues, allergies and even
sepsis are all side effects of having unwanted houseguests lurking around.
Getting to Know Cockroaches
Cockroaches are at their most active during
the late-night hours. In addition to being quick, these pests are also sneaky,
squeezing themselves into cracks and crevices to avoid being seen. Between
their habits, their colouring and their speed, these pests are able to fly
under the radar for long periods. Something as simple as getting up in the
night for a glass of water can reveal a whole world of creepy crawlers that you
never knew were there. Flat bodies allow these insects to squish and shimmy
underneath appliances, into cupboards and even behind hung pictures or wall
clocks. The most common type of roach in Canada are German cockroaches, which
are dark in colour and are normally no more than a couple of inches long.
Due to their broad diet, cockroaches can survive on basically anything, but they prefer to hang around kitchens. These areas provide them with food, water and a cozy place to call home. No matter how much or how often your kitchen is cleaned, there is always something for insects to eat. This setup is great for them but it means that pantries, prep stations, countertops and even dishes and cutlery are all contaminated. Eating any foods that have been nibbled by roaches can also pave the way for serious illness through transfer of saliva or droppings.
Why DIY Doesn’t Work
In the animal kingdom, some pests are
classified as being beneficial but cockroaches aren’t one of them. At their
very core, these bugs are survivalists more than anything. It is this instinct
to survive and ability to adapt that makes getting rid of roaches so difficult.
In fact, a good deal of pest control in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
and the surrounding area must deal with roaches! Due to the frequency of these
infestations, there are plenty of tools and “solutions” out there, claiming to
get rid of cockroaches. Many of these department store pesticides do not get
the job done and they are not exactly environmentally friendly. Most basic pest
control products consist of gel baits, boric acid and even physical traps. The
trouble with this approach is that cockroaches are adaptive. Even if these
pests take a bite out of contaminated food sources, it doesn’t guarantee that
anything will happen. This means that you might spend money on ineffective
traps or poisons which can be dangerous to young children and pets. Even if
they do put a dent in surface populations, these methods can’t get rid of whole
populations.
Proper pest management and cockroach
control does not just focus on adult insects but works to eliminate pests at
every stage of the life cycle. Handling pests from the ground up means tackling
eggs, adolescents and adults and even clearing away egg cases in the most
efficient way possible. Taking on adult insects does not do much to prevent
re-infestations by leaving soon-to-be hatched eggs behind. Instead of settling
for subpar results, our team of Toodaloo experts have come up with a multi-step
approach to handle your cockroach infestation once and for all.
Resources are often shared within the
cockroach community. Adolescent bugs and larvae begin their lives eating the
cast-offs and droppings of nearby adult roaches. By creating a treatment method
that passes from one generation down to the next, our pest control experts can
hit those pests where it hurts – everywhere! Instead of packing up our tools at
the end of the day, our Toodaloo experts work alongside clients and community
members to create the best customer services and after-care experience
possible.
Choosing local services means timely results but it also means dedicated technicians. Each member of the Toodaloo team is committed to getting the best results for our communities. Being local to your area also means access to services and information. Large companies have a reputation of being difficult to get a hold of, whether it is for questions or aftercare. This just isn’t the case when you opt for Toodaloo care. Instead of being left in the dark about your care, property owners are consulted every step of the way. From scheduling initial treatments and follow-ups to explaining tools and processes, our pest control specialists keep their clients informed.
