COCKROACHES
‘THE UNINVITED TENANTS’
Cockroaches, long the bane of homeowners, evoke repulsion due to their eerie appearance. More over cockroaches can be major pests in restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, offices and buildings with food-handling areas.
DO YOU KNOW
- The most adoptable pest on Earth.
- They have existed since the era of dinosaurs!
- Can live up to one week without head.
- Can live almost a month without food.
- Can live about 2 weeks without water.
- Some female cockroaches only mate once and stay pregnant for life!
- Can hold their breath up to 40 minutes.
- Can reach speeds of up to 3 miles per hour.
- They eat whatever they come across.
- Prefer warm environments close to food and water.
- Distinct and unpleasant smell.
- Dark and smeared droppings found on surfaces (black or brown cylindrical pellets).
- Oval shaped egg casings or oothecae.
- Do You Know that American cockroaches can fly short distances while the German cockroaches prefer running.
Do You Know that leaking pipes, appliance bases (refrigerator, freezers, ovens), pantries and food cabinets are the most common cockroach hot spots.
The droppings, saliva and shed body skins of cockroaches cause allergic reactions and aggravate symptoms of asthma especially in children and transmit over 30 types of bacteria, including E Coli and Salmonella.
Cockroach infestation can disrupt the peace of mind and tarnish the property and brand reputation.
DIY Cockroach Control: Your Way to a Pest-Free Home
- Use DIY sprays and baits.
- Eliminate food sources!
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness.
- Declutter the living space.
- Fix and seal cracks and crevices.
- Perform regular property inspections for cockroach hot spots.
COCKROACH CONTROL @ CROWN
At Crown, we use safe and environmentally responsible products to develop customized solutions for cockroach control.
- Insecticide treatments and chemical sprays.
- Get baiting.
- Multiple inspections and visits.