Resolving Pest Control Issues

Resolving Pest Control Issues

Cockroaches In Your Garage? Facts And Tips

by Lance Burke

One of the most unpleasant discoveries for any homeowner is finding out that they have cockroaches in their garage. These pesky critters can infiltrate almost any type of space and your garage is no exception. This article will give you some key facts about cockroaches and some tips for eliminating the problem.

Why Cockroaches Invade Garages

Cockroaches need several things to survive, such as food, water, warmth, and shelter. Most homes provide these things, so it's no surprise the cockroaches often invade homes. But in addition to your house, your garage might offer all of these conditions as well. So if cockroaches do not find what they need in your home, they may decide to set up shop in your garage. For this reason, it's crucial to avoid giving them survival conditions they need in your garage as well as your house.

Food Sources

A critical first step in eliminating any cockroach infestation is to remove all sources of food. Of course, you want the garage to be free of any food or crumbs and, in general, make it as clean as possible. Do not keep a trash can in the garage between municipal pickups of your garbage because this will attract the roaches.  Another key point to keep in mind is that cockroaches can live off a lot of substances, including paper. Do not keep any paper goods, old newspapers and magazines, or old cardboard boxes lying around in the garage. Recycle these things or keep them in a secure container, as necessary.

Keep Dry

Cockroaches require moisture to survive for any extended period, so keep the garage dry at all times. If the garage has any type of plumbing, make certain that no water leaks out of any pipe or faucet. Don't allow any standing water to remain on the floor. Clean up any spills immediately.

Traps

Even if you keep the place clean and dry, cockroaches may still continue to infest your garage as they are very adaptable creatures and you might easily overlook a food or water source. In this case, it's a good idea to set bait traps around the garage perimeter. The bait has a substance inside it that the cockroaches ingest and pass along to other roaches, killing many of them.

Getting rid of a cockroach infestation on your garage is not always easy. In many cases, you will need the help of a professional. For more information on this topic, contact a pest control firm like Good News Pest Solutions in your city.


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Resolving Pest Control Issues

Dealing with rodents, spiders, and ants is never fun, especially when it comes to protecting your family members and pets. I began thinking about various ways to protect my family, and I realized that the best way to take care of things was going to be working with a trained professional. I met with an exterminator who talked with me about my options, and I was really impressed with his approach to pest control. Within a few weeks, our family home was a cleaner, more sanitary place, and I could sleep without worrying about scurrying insects and rodents. Enjoy these posts on pest control today.

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