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Spring is almost here, and along with warmer weather and blooming flowers comes something a lot less exciting: roaches. This is the time of year when roach activity really starts to ramp up. But here’s the good news: winter is actually the best time to get ahead of the problem.
If you’d rather not deal with a roach infestation this spring, now’s the time to start thinking about prevention. The more unwelcoming you can make your home to roaches now, the less likely they are to move in once temperatures rise.
At All-American Pest Control, we’ve been helping homeowners tackle roach problems for over 65 years, and we can tell you from experience, it’s always easier (and less expensive) to prevent roaches than it is to eliminate a full-blown infestation. Below are our best preventative roach control tips to help you save time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.
Why Are Roaches Active Before Spring?
Cockroaches stay active all year because they live within the warm confines of your four walls. Although they usually slow down in the winter, they don’t die off. Tennessee’s warm winters, coupled with the heat from a climate-controlled home, provide the conditions that cockroaches need to survive.
If spring comes early, cockroach activity will increase accordingly. As the temperatures rise, so does roach activity. Because of this, it’s best to act early if you want to eliminate or prevent a cockroach infestation before the temperatures rise.
What Food and Water Sources Keep Roaches Around?
Roaches require a humid environment to survive, which is why they are often found in kitchens and bathrooms, under sinks, or in drains. Keeping humidity low and addressing moisture issues in your house will help you avoid a cockroach problem.
Roaches are nocturnal creatures that move around your house at night to look for food. They’ll eat almost anything, so you must keep your home free of as many potential food sources as possible to reduce your risk of an infestation.
The following prevention tips will help make your house less appealing to cockroaches:
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Wipe down surfaces nightly and clean under and behind appliances to remove food particles and water.
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Store dry goods in sealed containers and do not leave any food out in the open.
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Wash dishes immediately after use.
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Fix leaky faucets, pipes, or any standing water under sinks.
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Empty trash and pet food dishes overnight.
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Install dehumidifiers or fans to ensure low humidity and good cross ventilation.
How Do Roaches Get Inside in the First Place?
In addition to making the inside of your house inhospitable to roaches, you can also make it difficult for them to get inside in the first place. Roaches can get inside through a variety of small openings. All-American recommends focusing on the following exclusion strategies to keep cockroaches out of your house:
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Seal cracks and crevices around baseboards, cabinetry, and plumbing lines.
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Use caulk or foam to seal wall gaps and utility holes.
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Install door sweeps and weather stripping.
When you take the time this winter to seal your house, you can avoid an infestation when outdoor roach activity increases in the spring.
What Clutter Creates Perfect Roach Hiding Spots?
In addition to addressing food and water sources and entry points, you’ll also want to address the conditions that provide shelter for roaches. These conditions need to be addressed both inside your house and around your yard. By disrupting nesting sites, you can also interrupt breeding patterns and roaches’ ability to hide.
Roaches prefer tight, dark, undisturbed areas, so All-American recommends:
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Removing cardboard boxes and paper stacks
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Declutter pantries, basements, and garage storage
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Storing items in plastic bins instead of cardboard
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Eliminating unused paper goods
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Deep-clean overlooked spaces
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Removing leaf litter and other yard debris
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Raking or replacing mulch to remove excess moisture
Which Preventive Treatments Actually Work?
Cockroaches are notoriously difficult to eliminate. Over-the-counter sprays can actually have the opposite effect from what you want, scattering them and worsening an infestation instead of eliminating it. When it comes to roach control and prevention, the most effective method is professional cockroach control.
Professional cockroach control is done by trained experts who have access to materials not sold over the counter at stores. Our methods have been tested and tweaked over decades for the most efficient and effective results.
Why Is Now the Best Time to Start?
If you’re one of those people who can’t wait for spring to arrive, welcome it in the best way you can with a preventative roach treatment. Not only does taking action now allow you to get it out of the way so you can spend your spring doing all the things you’d rather do, but it also ensures that you don’t have to deal with a roach population explosion when the warm weather hits.
Winter roach prevention stops spring invasions, breaks up breeding cycles, and addresses roach activity when it is small and more easily managed. Plus, you can set up routine quarterly services to stay ahead of any future issues, protecting your home from roaches year-round.
Contact All-American to Schedule Your Roach Service Today
February is the perfect time to schedule your preventative roach inspection and control treatment. Contact All-American Pest Control to schedule your free home evaluation and prevent a full-blown spring infestation.
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