Seven Simple Yet Effective Cockroach Control Tips For Phoenix Property Owners

Did you know that cockroaches are considered one of the more dangerous household pests in the Phoenix area? While cockroaches are generally known for being unsanitary and unpleasant to have around, the reality is that they are even more filthy than most people realize.

Cockroaches in Phoenix are a significant health risk for you and others around you as they are known to carry around 35 different diseases. These illnesses include salmonella, E. coli, gastroenteritis, and typhoid fever. Along with spreading harmful pathogens, cockroaches can also cause allergic reactions and asthma attacks.

Since cockroaches are potentially very harmful to people, the safest and best way to handle cockroaches in the area is to focus on taking preventive measures.

How To Identify Cockroaches 

While there are thousands of species of cockroaches, only a handful invade area properties. The most common species in the area are the American cockroach, German cockroach, and Oriental cockroach. These species are oval-shaped with a nearly flat appearance, and they have six legs and a pair of antennae. The American cockroach is the largest at about three inches long and a reddish-brown color while the German cockroach is tan, and the Oriental cockroach is jet black. 

Seven Easy Ways To Prevent Cockroaches

The overall most effective way to keep cockroaches out of your property is by removing factors that attract them. The two main reasons cockroaches come indoors is because they have found access to food or a humid environment. So, these seven steps will help you make your home or business less appealing to common cockroach species around Phoenix.

1. To reduce humidity around the building, fix any leaky pipes or faucets.

2. Make sure that attics, basements, and crawl spaces have good ventilation.

3. Take out the trash often and keep tight-fitting lids on both indoor and outdoor trash.

4. Keep kitchen spaces cleaned, which includes washing dishes regularly and mopping up floors.

5. Always clean up any food and drink spills right away.

6. Store your food, including pet food, in airtight containers.

7. If your property has moisture problems, consider using dehumidifiers in problem areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

A Few More Prevention Tips

The other part of cockroach prevention is to remove access points that allow cockroaches to get inside. As cockroaches can slip through many small holes and cracks, make sure to check around the walls and foundation for any entry points.

You should also fix any broken screens in doors and windows and check that doors and windows fit tightly in their frames. Some species can also get inside through drains, so make sure to regularly clean drains to make this more difficult. 

Lastly, the most effective cockroach prevention method of all is to seek professional pest control help. 

Why Professional Cockroach Control Is So Effective 

While there are many things you can do on your own to keep these dirty pests out of your property, they can be difficult to prevent and even harder to remove. If you need help with the prevention or removal of cockroaches, contact Green Home Pest Control today. We have the expertise and products required to destroy every single cockroach, so the infestation won't keep coming back.

To request your free quote, or learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services, contact us online or by phone at (480) 525-7378.