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Spotting cockroaches in your home can be distressing. They are carriers of several diseases including Salmonella, Dysentery & Gastro-enteritis. When exposed to them over a period of time, it also increases eczema and asthma- as they have been linked to cockroach droppings.
Cockroaches are tough insects; their ability to breed rapidly makes professional treatment a must to control infestation. Our environmentally friendly solutions are what is required to eliminate them at any/all stages of their lifecycle. There are several signs that a cockroach is in your house, lurking around somewhere. Once you spot any of these signs, contact Envocare for cockroach pest control, and we’ll send our trained professionals to your doorstep.
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Signs of cockroach infestation in your house
Unusual smell – An established cockroach infestation produces an unpleasant odor that taints items they contact.
Cockroach droppings – If little water is available, cockroaches will produce brown/black cylindrical droppings, which are approx. 2mm long.
Smear marks – If water is abundant, cockroaches will produce irregular shaped smear marks. Check for marks on horizontal surfaces and at wall-floor junctions where cockroaches scuttle.
Shed skin – Cockroaches shed ‘cast nymphal’ skins from 5-8 times as they mature into adults. These are usually found close to where they are sheltering.
Signs of cockroach infestation in your house
Unusual smell – An established cockroach infestation produces an unpleasant odor that taints items they contact.
Cockroach droppings – If little water is available, cockroaches will produce brown/black cylindrical droppings, which are approx. 2mm long.
Smear marks – If water is abundant, cockroaches will produce irregular shaped smear marks. Check for marks on horizontal surfaces and at wall-floor junctions where cockroaches scuttle.
Shed skin – Cockroaches shed ‘cast nymphal’ skins from 5-8 times as they mature into adults. These are usually found close to where they are sheltering.
Different types of Cockroaches
German Cockroach
The most common cockroach in the world, while they struggle to survive in colder climates, they easily find shelter, often invading restaurants, hotels and nursing homes. Their color varies from a light brown to near black, with a half-inch body that allows them into small and tight spaces. Each German cockroach egg case (ootheca) can hatch between 20 and 40 baby roaches.
American Cockroach
Though not the most common cockroach in American homes, the American cockroach is the largest. They can survive up to two years, much longer than other cockroach types. These roaches are more commonly called “palmetto bugs” and spotting one can be particularly alarming.
Brown Branded Cockroach
While German and brown-banded roaches might inhabit the same house, they rarely hide in the same spots. Brown-banded roaches prefer warmer, drier areas, especially up high and inside your electronics, television, refrigerator, etc. They tend to stay away from water. Brown-banded cockroaches aren’t resistant to anything, so any type of bait will kill them.
Oriental Cockroach
The smoky brown cockroach dehydrates very quickly so you will see these types of roaches in moist, damp places.. They are excellent fliers and extremely nocturnal, though they are attracted to light and will enter homes when they see it. Oriental cockroach infestations can be difficult to deal with, as they lay their eggs in small, hard-to-reach places like cracks and crevices.
Types Of Cockroach Services (GPMS)
- Anti Cockroach Treatment : For Cockroaches, Drain & Fruit flies, Red & Black Ants, Spider & Silver Fish
- Mode of Treatment : Gel & Spay treatment.
- Frequency : For Residence – 4 services PA, For Commercials – 4/6/12 services PA, For FHU/ Manufactures – 12/24, For Hotel – 12/24/52 PA
Do’s
- Clear garbage bin daily
- Seal all the cracks / crevices
- Clear all the left over food items after the meal
- Seal off plumbing leakage if any
- Maintain proper Sanitation & ventilation in the kitchen
Dont’s
- Do not wipe off the gel spots
- Do not spray any aerosols (HIT) in the kitchen after treatment
- Do not use cartons for storage
- Do not keep/store empty milk bags in kitchen
- Do not use paper as base material in cupboard
- Do not panic when you find few cockroaches
Types Of Cockroach Services (GPMS)
- Anti Cockroach Treatment : For Cockroaches, Drain & Fruit flies, Red & Black Ants, Spider & Silver Fish
- Mode of Treatment : Gel & Spay treatment.
- Frequency : For Residence – 4 services PA, For Commercials – 4/6/12 services PA, For FHU/ Manufactures – 12/24, For Hotel – 12/24/52 PA
Do’s
- Clear garbage bin daily
- Seal all the cracks / crevices
- Clear all the left over food items after the meal
- Seal off plumbing leakage if any
- Maintain proper Sanitation & ventilation in the kitchen
Dont’s
- Do not wipe off the gel spots
- Do not spray any aerosols (HIT) in the kitchen after treatment
- Do not use cartons for storage
- Do not keep/store empty milk bags in kitchen
- Do not use paper as base material in cupboard
- Do not panic when you find few cockroaches
Some of the common cockroach infestation signs include the presence of cockroach droppings and urine stains. However, there are critical reasons why cockroach pest control is essential.
- The bacteria they picked up as they crawl along unhygienic surfaces cause food contamination.
- Cockroach bites that can result in itch and swell.
- Causes allergy through their saliva and faeces.
- Spread diseases such as Salmonella and Dysentery.
- Cockroaches like to be touched: Roaches are thigmotropic, meaning they like feeling something solid in contact with their bodies, preferably on all sides. They seek out cracks and crevices, squeezing into spaces that offer them the comfort of a tight fit.
- They lay eggs: Mama cockroach protects her eggs by enveloping them in a thick protective case, called an ootheca. A female cockroach can produce multiple egg cases over her lifetime. In some species, the mother will carry the ootheca with her until the eggs are ready to hatch.
- Cockroaches love bacteria: For millions of years, cockroaches have carried on a symbiotic relationship with special bacteria called Bacteroides. These bacteria live within special cells called mycetocytes and are passed down to new generations of cockroaches by their mothers. The Bacteroides manufacture all the vitamins and amino acids the cockroach needs to live. There are some other interesting facts about cockroaches that you must read.
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