Cockroaches are notorious for their resilient and industrious nature. No matter how rigorously you clean your home, these pests seem to always find their way back. It can be frustrating to see them scurrying around, especially if you’ve put in a lot of effort to keep things tidy. The unfortunate truth is that having a clean living space doesn’t necessarily mean you’re immune to a roach infestation. Here are three likely reasons why you may be seeing cockroaches in your clean home.
They’re Seeking Shelter
Cockroaches are always on the hunt for a safe place to call home, and they’re experts at finding tiny gaps and crevices to make their way inside homes. Even the smallest openings, such as the space between an exterior door and the floor, can be an easy entry point for cockroaches.
Industrious cockroaches can crawl through vents and gaps around window AC units, and they can even tear through screens on windows and doors. Plus, they can hitch a ride on your clothes or groceries and make their way inside. Perform perimeter checks around your home every few weeks and seal any gaps that could be potential entry points for cockroaches and other nuisance pests.
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They’re Seeking Water
Like humans, roaches can’t survive without water. In fact, they can live up to a month without food, but only one week without water. Roaches are always seeking a water source, so even if your home is squeaky clean, excess moisture can still attract them. Repair any leaks you have around your house, no matter how minor they seem, to create a less-hospitable environment for these pests.
They’re Seeking Food
Have you ever noticed how roaches seem to appear out of thin air in the kitchen, even if you’ve been keeping things tidy? Unfortunately, these nasty bugs are experts at finding food scraps that we may have missed. They can sniff out crumbs under the appliances or inside the pantry that we thought were long gone. And if you have pets, leaving their food out overnight can be like an all-you-can-eat buffet for roaches.
So, what’s the big deal about having a few roaches in the kitchen? Well, for starters, they can contaminate your food and water with their yucky germs. And if you have allergies or asthma, their allergens can do a number on your respiratory system. Keep your kitchen spotlessly clean to reduce your chances of an infestation.
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Say Goodbye to Roaches for Good!
Unfortunately, if you spot one roach in your home, chances are good that there are many others nearby. A cockroach infestation is one of the hardest pest problems to deal with, and DIY methods rarely work. Get your roach problem solved quickly with the help of the pest control experts at Evergreen Lawn and Pest Control – Orlando. Using eco-friendly methods that are safe for your family and pets, we’ll take care of a cockroach infestation once and for all. Call us today at (407) 880-6655 for your free estimate!