Cockroach
# Protect Your Home
ABOUT KENNEDY Cockroach CONTROL
- Spread diseases and germs
- Pollute food with droppings
- Damage things such as cloth and books by chewing
- Leave a mess and foul musky odor with their dead bodies, old skins and droppings
- German
- American
- Oriental
- Brown Banded
Cockroach Signs
- Small, leather-like egg cases
- Old skins shed by the nymphs as they grow larger
- Droppings along runways that look like coffee grounds
- Brownish stains along cracks
- Sour, musky odors
- Dead cockroaches
Cockroach Control/ Preparation
- Before the technician arrives, remove all contents from kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Stack food, dishes, etc. in a room other than the kitchen or bathroom and cover items with a sheet, blanket, or similar material.
- Once all cabinets are empty, please clean cabinet interiors and shelves. Additionally, please clean under and behind refrigerator and around the stove/oven.
- Remove all kitchen drawers from the kitchen, stack and cover. Please make sure drawers and their contents are clean before returning them to the kitchen. Alternatively, drawers may remain in place but all drawer contents must be removed and placed with the other items removed.
- Remove contents of closets only if closets are infested.
- If you have a fish tank please cover it with a towel, sheet, or similar material, and turn off all aeration equipment until material is dry.
- The technician will advise you how long to be out of your unit, but please be prepared to vacate for as much as three hours. This means people and pets must leave the house when the pest control technician arrives. The vacated time may be less depending on the materials used.
- You may replace materials to kitchen or bathroom cabinets after you return. Our application will not harm food or dishes. After your home has been treated, do not clean cupboards with wet materials until control has been established (at least 3 weeks) to ensure the active material is not removed.
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FAQ
How can I stop infestations of cockroaches?
The first step in preventing pests is keeping things clean. Clean countertops, plug leaks, and keep food in sealed containers. To prevent entrance, seal the crevices around windows and doors. These efforts are strengthened by regular pest control treatments. In addition, we provide suggestions during our visits to maintain a long-term cockroach-free home.
Is inadequate hygiene indicated by cockroaches?
Cockroaches may infiltrate even the cleanest houses, but they are drawn to unsanitary environments. They often gain entry through plumbing, sewer lines, or packages. Because cockroaches are resilient and resourceful, professional pest treatment is required to get rid of them. The secret to keeping them out is regular upkeep and inspections.
What distinguishes professional cockroach control from do-it-yourself?
Although DIY cockroach control seldom addresses the underlying issue, it may provide short-term respite. Cockroaches are fast-growing and conceal themselves in difficult-to-reach places. By focusing on their breeding sites, our expert treatments provide long-term fixes. We successfully prevent new infestations by using our skills to eradicate current cockroaches.
Are cockroaches capable of causing structural damage?
When cockroaches are present in significant quantities, they may harm paper, cloth, and even electrical wire, which may result in expensive repairs, but their main threat is to human health. They may also cause long-term issues when they are found in appliances and wall spaces. Infestations must be dealt with quickly to reduce property damage.
When is the earliest you can come for an inspection?
We provide timely service and recognize the severity of cockroach infestations. Inspections may usually be scheduled within a day. Because of our prompt action, infestations are dealt with before they become worse. For a convenient time to inspect your house and suggest a course of treatment, give us a call now.
What is the cost of controlling cockroaches?
The magnitude of the infestation, the size of the property, and the necessary treatment techniques all affect the cost. We provide thorough estimates with no additional costs and free inspections. Our objective is to provide cockroach control that is dependable and accessible by providing cost-effective options that suit your budget.
You handle what kinds of cockroaches?
Including German, American, Oriental, and Brown-banded cockroaches, we handle all main types of cockroaches. Every species calls for particular treatment plans, and our professionals are educated to quickly find and destroy them. Knowing the habits of every kind helps us to produce more exact and long-lasting effects.
Is the proliferation of cockroaches rapid?
Indeed, cockroaches breed quickly. Because a single female may produce hundreds of eggs in her lifetime, the population can develop exponentially. If nothing is done quickly, a little infestation might become a major one. By halting cockroaches at their source, our quick, focused treatments help keep your house safe.
What should I do to be ready for cockroach treatment?
Cleaning affected places, getting rid of food, and decluttering are all part of preparation. We may request that you relocate appliances or empty cabinets. By making sure that cockroach hiding places are completely accessible, proper preparation enables more successful treatment. To assist you in getting ready, we provide a thorough checklist.
How frequently do I have to schedule cockroach control treatments?
Treatments including quarterly pest control provide the best results. If you have prior infestations or if your home is in a high-risk area, more frequent inspections might be needed nevertheless. Our pest control solutions are tailored to your particular needs, therefore ensuring year-round protection.
Cockroach Species And Where They Are Found
There are 4 kinds of cockroaches likely to cause problems:
1. German Cockroach: This variety of cockroach is light brown, 3/4″ long and is the most common cockroach. It prefers damp, warm places inside the home such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Adults: They have two dark stripes and males and females are similar in appearance.
Nymphs: They have two dark vertical stripes just behind their head.
2. American Cockroach: This variety is reddish-brown and 1-1/2″long. It prefers warm, damp places outdoors such as sewers and water meters.
Adults: Wings cover their abdomens and males and females look the same.
Nymphs: They have darker sides and segment margins.
3. Oriental Cockroach: These roaches are black and 1-1/4″ long. They prefer damp, cooler sites such as water-meter curb boxes, trash piles, shrubbery, and other protected outdoor areas as well as basements and sometimes sewers.
Adults: They are black in color and their wings are shorter then abdomen.
Nymphs: They have a shiny dark reddish-brown to black color.
4. Banded Cockroach: It is light brown, 1/2″ long and prefers warm, dry places. It can be found all over the house and in furniture, closets and around the ceiling. It is less common in restaurants.
Adults: They have two pale bands across the base of the wings.
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