German Cockroaches: How They Can Take Over Your Life
Do you have German cockroaches? As someone who has worked in the pest control industry, I have seen some pretty incredible infestations! German roaches are among the worst problems you’ll see working in the industry, and you don’t want them in your home! Many people get confused when they see a cockroach. They automatically fear the worst and call the exterminator. Fortunately, there are many different types of cockroaches. Not all roaches are a cause for great concern, but it is important to recognize if you have German roaches.
Most cockroach species come from outside. As we have established, you first want to establish if you have German roaches. This species of cockroaches always has its origin in the kitchen. If I speak to someone on the phone before personally visiting the client’s home, I ask where they are seeing the infestation. If your answer is that you see them in the kitchen, then I already know what I’m dealing with before I even get there.
German cockroaches are smaller than other cockroach species. You won’t normally see them outside. You should try to determine how you brought them into the house. Most of the time, they are stuffed into grocery bags or restaurant bags. They are often found in grocery stores and restaurants, and this is why you never want to be stuck with the plastic bags you get from the store.
Having a cockroach infestation in your kitchen is serious business. When it starts out, it may not seem like much. You may notice that they often come out at night when the lights are out. They always start around the fridge in the kitchen because they like warm, dark areas. Most people will buy Raid in the store and spray them when they spawn at night.
Unfortunately, most people have no idea what they are dealing with. After a few weeks and months pass, it becomes easier to find them during the day. Instead of killing one or two a night, you’re killing six to 10 roaches each night. The infestation moves to the bathrooms and then they also appear in the living room. No matter how many over-the-counter materials you apply, they continue to dominate the house.
Eventually, if you continue to let German roaches breed, they will greet you when you come home at night. They will watch you while you shower! They will watch movies and have dinner with you. This sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but this is what happens when you fail to exterminate a minor infestation. At this point, it will be difficult for anyone to easily remove them.
As soon as you realize there are German cockroaches in your home, it’s time to act. Purchase Advion bait from a reputable online retailer. Get everything out of the cabinets and bait your cabinets with professional roach bait like Advion. If you do a full treatment for a minor infestation, one treatment would wipe them all out in a few weeks. If they become established in the home, other baits and other treatments may be necessary to exterminate them for good.