Controlling a red roach problems or water bugs involves a mix of prevention, treatments and often times professional help. Rest assured Smart Solutions Wildlife Removal has got your back. We look forward with sharing some experience and suggestions of how to control cockroaches with you. Here’s a guide to effective cockroach control in Atlanta, Georgia:
Identifying the Type of Cockroach Infestation
American Cockroaches: Common in Georgia, these are large, reddish-brown cockroaches that prefer damp, warm environments like basements, drains, and sewers. They have a yellow marking around their head shield, and the largest cockroach in Georgia. These roaches are not strong flyers but they can fly short distances.
German Cockroaches: Smaller and tan, these half inch long bugs are often found in kitchens and bathrooms. They love to be around water and food sources. German cockroaches have two dark stripes, running lengthwise down their bodies and are the most common cockroach found in structures.
Oriental Cockroaches: Dark brown to black in color, these insects are attracted to moist areas and organic matter found outside and in basements.
Smokey Brown Cockroaches: Large cockroaches often sometimes more than an inch in length and they are a uniform dark mahogany, brown color. These insects are extreme flyers. They can easily enter through a door and window. They will hitchhike their way inside through all different different types of cracks and crevices and even on pets and humans!
Preventative Measures
Seal Entry Points: Inspect and seal cracks in walls, windows, doors, wood trim, roof gaps and plumbing. Cockroaches can squeeze through tiny openings and some species can fly to reach areas that are hard to access. install screens om windows to help prevent them from entering your home.
Reduce Food and Water : Store food, pet food and snacks in containers. Vacuum up crumbs, and repair leaky faucets or plumbing.
Clean Regularly: Cockroaches thrive in dirty environments and they also carry and spread disease. Wash and clean floors, counters, and behind appliances regularly with a good surface cleaner.
Manage Moisture: Make that your home is well-ventilated and that areas like basements and attics are dry.
Natural Remedies
Boric Acid: This powder or dust can be applied in areas where cockroaches travel. It dehydrates and kills them when they come into contact with it. Be careful not to apply too thick or it will be a deterrent and the insects will avoid it.
Baits, Traps, and Insecticides
Gel Baits: These can be effective in some situations and can be placed in cracks, under sinks, cabinets and behind appliances. The key to try and get in the bait near the nest.
Bait Stations: Roach bait stations can be placed in areas where they are seen the most. Keep in mind that professional grade pesticides are more effective than one’s sold at your local store.
Sticky Monitoring Traps: Use these traps to monitor the severity of a cockroach infestation and trap adult cockroaches. If its a severe roach infestation it will show when they are all stuck like Chuck on the sticky trap.
Insecticide Sprays: Use insecticide sprays in crevices and areas where cockroaches hide. Be cautious with sprays around pets and children.
Professional Pest Control
Hiring a Professional: If you have a problem, Smart Solutions Wildlife Removal are a local and family owned pest control company in Roswell, GA and can handle it.. We are experienced in solving cockroach problems by using the best practices available . We are also are full service wildlife removal company. We specialize in pest control extermination, termite control, mosquito control, wildlife trapping and exclusion, insulation and routine pest programs.
Smart Solutions has been in business since 2008 and has built a reputation being one of the leaders in the industry. We have both national and state training levels and pride ourselves in the safest methods available. We offer in depth inspections and develop a pest management solution to give the best solution for your insect or pest problem. Check out our website for more info on cockroaches and pest extermination.
Routine Inspections: Regular pest control inspections will 100% help prevent problems. Especially in humid areas in the southeastern United States. Pest inspections should be done by a licensed pest control company.
The most effective programs are typically bi-monthly or 6 times a year. Quarterly programs tend to not be frequent enough in the Southeast to be effective.
A report should be written each time you are serviced, explaining any new pest activity. Different techniques to control insect activity should be done each service visit. These include: chemical or physical control, exclusion, sanitation, habitat modification and monitoring. In summary, Identifying, controlling, and prevention will give you the best chance of success for solving your cockroach problems.
