Many of us have heard the tall tale that oriental cockroaches can live without their heads. Unfortunately, that is not such a tall tale. These symbols of filth and dirt are, in fact, capable of living up to a week without their heads, making them one of the most difficult pests to get rid of once they have invaded your Peoria home.
How To Identify Cockroaches In Peoria
If you have a cockroach infestation, there will be a number of signs. Below are several indications your home has been infested with roaches:
- Smear marks: As cockroaches crawl around your appliances, walls, and countertops, they often leave behind these dark smears. If you are looking for these, look in between appliances as well, in the cracks and crevices where roaches like to hide — you will find these smears everywhere.
- Droppings: Resembling pepper flakes, droppings will be found wherever roaches are present but are also concentrated around their food sources. Therefore, you can find these in your cupboards and pantries and anywhere else, food is easily accessible.
- Eggs: The presence of cockroach eggs means the infestation is more severe since they have been there long enough to breed. Each egg can carry up to 30 nymphs or baby roaches.
- Musty smell: The odor cockroaches leave behind is distinct and unmistakable. It is musty and strong and will be heaviest wherever it is in your Peoria home they are spending the most time.
Why Are Cockroaches In Peoria Dangerous/Bad?
Cockroaches aren’t just gross to look at because they are peculiar-looking insects. They are gross because they are carriers of disease, fungi, molds, parasitic worms, and viruses, and all of these are capable of being spread to humans.
- Asthma and allergies: When dust mites blow around, they will kick up particles from the saliva, droppings, and shed skins roaches leave behind. These particles are known to trigger asthma and allergy attacks in people; children are especially at risk.
- Salmonellosis: An intense gastrointestinal disease causing severe cramping, diarrhea, and vomiting, this infection spread by roaches can take up to a week to clear. Not only are roaches themselves resilient, but salmonella strains contracted from roaches are more resistant to treatment than other strains.
- Typhoid fever: Symptoms include weakness, stomach pains, headaches, a high fever, and a cough. In the early 1900s, typhoid fever broke out in the United States, and it is still considered to be one of the worst epidemics the country has ever seen.
- Dysentery: This is known as infectious diarrhea, with blood and mucus sometimes being present in said diarrhea as well. Other symptoms include belly cramps, fever, and nausea with vomiting.
Should You Call Pest Control To Get Rid Of Roaches In Peoria?
It may not seem hard to get rid of a roach infestation on your own, but you must remember how resilient these insects are. Cockroaches are immune to many of the chemical products on the market, and the DIY methods listed online sometimes actually attract roaches instead of repelling them. If there are signs of a pest issue in your home, the best thing you can do is contact a professional.
How To Keep Roaches From Coming Back In Peoria
Here at Green Home Pest Control, we have more than 30 years of experience dealing with dangerous cockroach infestations here in Peoria. Our expert technicians are armed with the skills and tools to safely and effectively exterminate a present roach infestation and then implement strategies to ensure they do not return to your Peoria home. Our roach prevention processes are eco-friendly as well as safe for pets and children.
Your family’s health is important to you and to us! Let our experienced technicians do the dirty work to ensure you and your family continue to stay safe and healthy. Give us a call today.
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