When you see a roach scurry across your floor, your first instinct is to reach for a can of cockroach pesticide. Right? Well, before you try to tackle the problem alone, there are some facts you need to know about cockroaches. Read these below, and we think you’ll agree that your best option is to call our team at SPRK Pest Solutions for prompt and effective Fairfax pest control.
Cockroaches Are Extremely Resilient
Cockroaches are incredibly tough creatures, and they’re known to adapt to even the harshest environments. Case in point: a 2019 study found that German cockroaches (one of the most common cockroach in the United States) were born with resistance to poisons they had no exposure to. They now pass on the resistance to future generations, and the immunity spreads.
For folks battling infestations, this means the products they’re using could be fruitless. Even if they do work, any survivors could pass on resistance to the next wave of the infestation. It’s a horrible thought, but we’re not entirely without hope.
Our SPRK Pest Solutions technicians stay on top of the latest pest control products, news, and techniques to be one step ahead of pests, including roaches.
Cockroaches Spread Illness & Disease
They may have a grotesque appearance, but the good news is that most roaches aren’t aggressive toward humans and won’t bite you. However, they can still pose a significant problem and negatively impact your health through contamination. In addition, they spread disease by introducing dangerous bacteria to every surface they touch.
Here are just a few diseases cockroaches can cause:
- Dysentery
- Cholera
- Typhoid fever
- Plague
Consider that cockroaches are more active at night, and you’ll soon realize there’s no safety with an infestation. How can you possibly tell what they touched while you were sound asleep?
You need professional cockroach control to return your home to safety. Call SPRK Pest Solutions for a free quote and inspection to get your life back to normal.
Cockroaches Are Faster Than You Would Think
One of the stranger characteristics of cockroaches is their speed. Despite their small size, these bugs can make haste when needed. Some of us have seen in movies and television the image of roaches scrambling for the shadows when the lights turn on, but they can exhibit incredible speed at any time.
Cockroaches can run up to three miles per hour. It’s one of the fastest insects on the planet. Now, apply that speed to tens of hundreds of bugs, and you’ll understand that fighting an infestation on your own is an uphill battle. Even if you have the “right” cockroach control products, they will likely escape you effortlessly.
Stopping these speedsters requires knowledge of their behaviors that only come with experience. Our technicians are highly trained in all areas of their jobs and equipped to handle the various pest problems we experience in Fairfax. When you hire SPRK Pest Solutions, you can rest assured that you are guaranteed the best service possible.
Why You Should Consider Professional Cockroach Control
We know that the internet contains countless home remedies for cockroach infestations and that purveyors of such wisdom promise to take care of all your roach worries. But there’s a reason why professional roach pest control exists: these methods aren’t effective. You might stop a roach or two here and there, but eliminating an infestation requires much more.
Let SPRK Pest Solutions show you the difference professional pest treatments can make. We’ll work with you to craft a unique plan to end your infestation and put control of your home back in your hands. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you.
