The most important thing is just to keep your drains clean. Avoid food buildup in the drain and run disposal systems where possible. In addition, it is not a bad idea to wipe down counters, sinks, etc. to get rid…
Roaches do leave droppings, and where they tend to congregate, you will find a bunch of them. This is referred to as a "fecal focal point"... gross, I know. It is best to check areas that are near moisture, like…
Yes, Lysol will kill a roach. However, the issue really isn't what will "kill" a roach, because many things, such as a shoe, can kill a roach. The question is what will kill a roach colony. While Lysol will kill…
There is no evidence to suggest that dryer sheets will repel or even bother roaches. There have been some university studies regarding dryer sheets and gnats. However, nothing has been considered conclusive. To really rid your home of roaches, it…
Roaches are capable of crawling anywhere they want. However, it would be very uncommon for a cockroach to decide to purposely come near you. They are more active at night and we are less active at night. The possibility of…
Cockroaches will hide anywhere that is conducive for them to hide. Typically, mattresses that are being slept on would not be a great place for roaches because they could find a place where they could be disturbed less. In severe…
No, it does not mean you are dirty just because you have a roach infestation. Roaches can enter a structure and set up a colony for any number of reasons. In addition, sanitation alone will never solve a roach problem.…
This is debated quite a bit on the internet. To the best of our experience, cockroaches don't really seem to care either way. Factories and storage facilities that store coffee beans and grounds still get cockroaches, so I do not…
Pine Sol, like many household cleaners, such as bleach, is capable of killing a cockroach on contact. In the pest control world, we call these contact insecticides. Think of raid. The problem with roach control is that you don't really…
An exterminator. The best defense against roaches is an experienced pest control operator who can properly identify the type of roach and then properly execute a treatment strategy that will kill the entire colony, not just a few roaches. Remember,…
