How to Manage a Cockroach Infestation

Cockroaches are elusive and nocturnal, making them one of the more difficult pests to control. As with all pests, the best method of cockroach control is prevention! By knowing how to prevent roaches in your property, you can protect yourself from the frustration of a cockroach infestation. In general, keeping a tidy home free of clutter is your best chance against a cockroach problem.

Keep reading for Vermont Pest Control’s top tips on how to manage a cockroach infestation in your home year-round.

Preventing Cockroach Infestations

To keep cockroaches out, it’s important to reduce their survival sources inside your home. Six ways you can prevent roaches include:

1. Wipe or clean up spills and crumbs immediately.
2. Refrigerate unsealed food and store food in airtight containers.
3. Avoid leaving pet food out overnight and promptly put it away after mealtime.
4. Never leave clutter or piles of junk around your property.
5. Seal all cracks and gaps around pipes and in your home’s exterior.
6. Completely seal trash and take it out routinely.

Does DIY Cockroach Control Work?

Cockroaches are difficult to get rid of. Especially today, many people look to use all-natural or DIY pest control methods. While these sometimes work to prevent pest problems, they almost never work to get rid of cockroaches. These creatures are infamous for their survival skills and are hard to find without the help of a professional roach exterminator. By thoroughly inspecting your entire property, an extermination company can locate active roaches and the source of the infestation.

Reliable Cockroach Control

If you’ve done all you can to prevent cockroaches and still see them scattered around your property, it’s best to call the cockroach exterminators at Vermont Pest Control. Our technicians have the experience needed to remove cockroaches and keep them from coming back. To learn more about how we can implement industry-leading cockroach control and prevention, give us a call today!