Get Rid of Cockroaches & Prevent Future Infestations
Cockroaches are among the most common home invaders and can be a particularly difficult pest to control.
Bringing a variety of disease-causing germs into your home, it is crucial to control a cockroach infestation before it gets out of hand. That’s why we’ve created pest control services specifically designed for treating cockroaches, as well as taking steps to ensure there are no future problems.
When DIY solutions don’t work, call the experts. These resilient pests are adaptable and could develop immunities to over-the-counter products.
Whether roaches have infested your home or commercial business, we have the skills, experience, and equipment to effectively handle your roach problem once and for all.
How To Prepare for Cockroach Treatment
Cockroach elimination is a combined effort between you and your pest control professional. Getting rid of cockroaches for the long-term requires immediate treatment. It also requires ongoing preventive processes and monitoring.
We will work with you to develop a plan and schedule follow up visits to ensure lasting success. Here are a few important ways you can prepare your home for Catseye’s Cockroach Removal Program:
Thorough Cleaning
Perform a thorough cleaning of the home eliminating all garbage. This should include underneath and behind large appliances like refrigerators.
Store Food
Cover and store any food items, including pet food, in airtight containers.
Store Small Appliances
Store small appliances and containers that are out on counter tops.
Remove Bedding & Curtains
Remove all bed linens and curtains throughout your home. Machine wash at the hottest setting and replace after the treatment has been done.
Clean Floors
Scrub and vacuum all floors and carpets.
Reduce Clutter
Eliminate all unnecessary paper products, including newspapers and cardboard boxes.
The Ultimate Home Protection from Cockroaches
The Catseye mission is to protect your home by providing the best cockroach treatment and award-winning customer service. We are experts at cockroach elimination through a time-tested process that includes:
- Platinum Home Protection Money-Back Guarantee
- Free Inspection of Your Home
- Customized Treatment Plan
- Comprehensive, In-Depth Service Visits
- Flexible Scheduling & Emergency Visits
- Secure Online Account & Dedicated Customer Service Representative
- Catseye’s Signature Service Scan System & Reporting
Types of Cockroaches You May Encounter
There are many different types of cockroaches and the particular variety in your home or business often depends on your location and climate. Here are some of the types of cockroaches we remove and prevent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you catch diseases from cockroaches?
Cockroaches carry and spread nearly 30 different types of bacteria, including Salmonella. This can lead to the pest contaminating your food with their waste and saliva. Contamination could potentially make you and your family sick.
They are also considered an allergen and can trigger asthma. If an infestation occurs, getting rid of cockroaches should be a high priority.
What are the signs of cockroaches?
Cockroaches tend to prefer warm, humid environments. They are a frequent problem in tropical and subtropical areas places like Florida where they are also known as “palmetto bugs.”
However brownbanded and German cockroaches are also highly common and are found in homes and apartments all throughout the US.
Cockroaches are scavengers that will consume almost anything, but they prefer meat, grease, starches and sweets. The pest will also eat dead skin flakes and glue from book bindings.
Depending on the species, female cockroaches can produce up to 60 eggs.
As a nocturnal insect, cockroaches spend daylight hours in dark sheltered cracks and crevices behind or inside the dark areas of appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers, under cabinets or inside walls, boiler rooms and basements.
The darker and tinier the space, the better in a cockroach’s perspective.
Spotting two or more during the day is a sign of a severe cockroach infestation.
There may also be evidence of cockroach droppings that have a similar appearance to dirt, pepper, or coffee grounds.
A musty or oily smell in your home can happen when there’s a large infestation of cockroaches. You may also find evidence of egg pouches or dead roaches within your home.
Any of these signs are good reasons to schedule a free cockroach inspection from a pest control professional.
