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How would you react if you spotted a cockroach in the pantry as you reached for a box of cereal? Your first thought might be to panic, gather your things, and leave. However, you don’t need to evacuate your home. Here, the local exterminators from TAAP Pest Elimination in Spencerport, NY, share their guide to handling cockroaches so you can fight potential infestations.

3 Steps for Dealing With a Cockroach

1. Don’t Panic

Whether you spot one roach or many, you can rid your space of insects with the help of professionals. Stay calm and assess the situation. How many bugs do you see, and are they in an isolated location? The quicker you gather this information, the sooner they can be eliminated, and you can feel comfortable in your home again.

2. Call an Exterminator

exterminatorIf you notice one bug, there are likely more.  Call an exterminator to examine and inspect your home. They’ll know how to find the cockroaches and entry points as well as create a plan to address the issue and prevent further problems.

3. Follow Through

Fully ridding your home of cockroaches may take some time, so work with the exterminator to treat the infestation you’re dealing with now. Then, take preventative measures by sealing foundation gaps and caulking spaces between baseboards and walls to limit the pests’ access points. Cockroaches will die off as they come in contact with baits and other pesticides that your exterminator places. Eventually, all the bugs will be eliminated and your home will be free of cockroaches. 

If you come across a cockroach in your home, be confident that this guide will help you handle the situation properly. Call an exterminator, and follow through with their prevention plan. To learn more about spotting pests and treating infestations, call the experienced team at TAAP Pest Elimination at (585) 723-6542. Visit the website for information on their pest control and nuisance wildlife services to address rodents, bees, ants and other creatures.

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