Cockroach Identification & Prevention

Small, brown, and generally considered disgusting, cockroaches are a problem no one wants to have. If you’ve ever had one scurry by you, you know why. But they’re more than just a creepy nuisance: they’re a dangerous one, and one that can be incredibly difficult to deal with as a home or business owner.

Cockroaches are very dangerous inside human residences due to the huge number of viruses, bacteria, and parasites they can spread. They pick up bacteria on their bodies and spread it to any food or surfaces they come into contact with. Their shed skins and feces can spread dysentery, salmonella, and a host of other dangerous and even deadly diseases. They can also have other negative effects, such as causing diarrhea or triggering asthma attacks, especially in young children. 

Where cockroaches live is specific to their species. Some species like the German cockroach prefer to live indoors, while others like the American cockroach prefer to live outside. Having a professional help you identify the species of roach residing on your property is important in order to eliminate the infestation. 

Most species of cockroaches are attracted to areas of moisture and live outside in moist soil, in dense vegetation, under mulch, around drains, near sewers, and under trash receptacles. Inside, cockroaches prefer to stay hidden from people in dark, hard-to-reach areas. Cabinets under sinks, basements, crawls spaces, kitchen drawers, and under large appliances are typical places where cockroaches hide.

For a long-term solution to ridding your  property of cockroaches, it is best to partner with a professional. At Kineo Pest Solutions, we work closely with our customers to learn about the specific pest problems they have been experiencing. Our pest experts provide our customers with the highest quality service to solve their current pest problem and keep them from returning. For 30 years, our family has been helping the families in Greenville, and surrounding areas maintain pest-free properties.

If you are experiencing problems with cockroaches, reach out to Kineo Pest Solutions and learn about our effective cockroach control solutions. For more information about our residential or commercial pest control programs, call us today!

ockroaches are scavengers and will take advantage of any crumb or other food source they come across. Eliminate as many sources of food in and around your home as possible. Make sure all trash is placed into trash containers with tight lids. Pick up your pet’s uneaten food every evening. If you have an outdoor eating area, make sure it is kept clean. Keep garden areas maintained and free of fruits and vegetables that have fallen to the ground. Inside your house, regularly vacuum, wipe down counters, and clean behind large appliances. Store food in the fridge or containers with air-tight lids. 

Both American cockroaches and German cockroaches gravitate to areas of moisture. Keep the soil around your foundation as dry as possible. Make sure gutters are directing water away from your home’s exterior and cut back overgrown shrubbery from the outside of your house. Repair leaky pipes and eliminate areas of standing water on your property. Inside your home, use dehumidifiers to keep humidity levels low. Air conditioners also help to reduce humidity levels. 

Keep cockroaches from moving into your home by inspecting used furniture, appliances, electronics, or deliveries for cockroaches before bringing them inside. Inspect the exterior of your house for openings in the foundation or exterior walls. Place covers over vents and drains coming into your home. Replace torn screens or weatherstripping. It is also a good prevention measure to put door sweeps on exterior doors, especially basement doors.