The sight of a cockroach can be unsettling, especially when you find one in your home. Luckily, there are steps you can take to rid your property of these pests and stop them from coming back. If you’ve recently spotted one of these insects inside your house, use the following frequently asked questions to make a plan for cockroach control.

What You Should Know About Cockroaches

What drew cockroaches to my home?

Cockroach activity centers around survival, which means you’re most likely to spot these pests around food or water sources. If you’ve left crumbs on the countertops or dirty dishes in the sink, the smell of the food is enough to lure cockroaches into your home. You might also find them underneath cabinets or near plumbing fixtures, where they can access to leaks and standing water.

Can cockroaches bite?

While they are capable of doing so, cockroaches do not typically bite humans. However, although cockroaches aren’t venomous, they can harbor bacteria and germs that they pick up throughout their travels.

Since they frequent areas with sewage and trash, it is possible for cockroaches to spread harmful germs, so you’ll want to have them removed from your home right away.

What should I do after seeing one?

If you see a cockroach in your kitchen, throw out any food that was left out or unwrapped, as the pest may have made contact with it.

Then, use a disinfecting agent such as bleach to clean off the floor or surface where the cockroach was last seen. Even if you manage to get rid of the one insect, there are likely others close behind, so it’s best to call an exterminator for cockroach control services.

How can I prevent them from coming back?

In addition to eradicating any cockroaches that are currently in your home, you can prevent additional insects from arriving by blocking all possible entry points. Use weatherstripping and caulking around doors and windows, and seal up any holes in the wall that were created for cables or pipes. When you’re not using the kitchen sink or tub, use a stopper to plug up the drain.

If you’ve spotted one of these insects in your home, reach out to Moore Pest Control in Hughes Springs, TX. This exterminator provides bedbug, ant, termite, and cockroach control services to bring peace of mind to residents throughout Morris County. They’ll carefully evaluate your environment to come up with a personalized plan that will keep pests away. To learn more, visit the website. Call (903) 639-2884 to schedule an appointment.