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Cockroach Control Service
We all know how it feels to turn on a light while you’re going to the bathroom or grabbing a late-night snack, then all of a sudden you see a cockroach dart across the floor. It’s never a pleasant sight to behold. For the most part, if you store food in your house, you are at some point vulnerable to cockroaches.
Signs of Cockroaches
- Environmental
- Health
Shed Skin
Look for this evidence in locations you suspect they are sheltering. Cockroaches shed ‘cast nymphal ‘skins 5-8 times as they mature to adults.
Smear Marks
Check for marks on horizontal surfaces and at wall-floor junctions where cockroaches are active. If water is abundant, cockroaches will produce brown and irregularly shaped smear marks.
Cockroach Droppings
Cockroaches leave a dust of black droppings less than 1mm wide and of varying lengths.
Unusual Odor
An established cockroach infestation produces a lingering, unpleasant musty smell that taints items they come into contact with.
Damage
Look for unusual signs of damage, not just on food packaging. Cockroaches will attack organic goods, including leather and books.
Dysentery
A disease that comes from ingesting fecal matter, which cockroaches are more than happy to walk across and then bring onto your food.
Roundworms
Parasites such as pinworms that can be very dangerous to humans and cause illnesses such as trichinosis.
Viruses
Cockroaches are known to carry many viruses, including severe ones such as polio.
Fungus
Cockroach droppings, shed skins, and other material can develop fungi that will affect the lungs or eyes. Those with asthma are at very high risk from fungus left by cockroaches.
Tapeworms
Can cause severe illness and problems with digesting food in humans and other animals.
Food Poisoning
Because they like to eat rotten food and crawl around unsanitary places, they can track germs across the food on your counter and in cabinets, and that can cause food poisoning.
Allergies
Cockroach droppings, skins, and saliva are among the leading causes of allergies in urban areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cockroaches do you treat?
We treat German roaches, American roaches (Palmetto bugs), Smoky Brown roaches, and other common household species.
How long does roach control take?
Light infestations may improve quickly, while German roach infestations often require multiple follow-up visits.
Does Drake guarantee cockroach elimination?
Drake promises to protect your home and family from general household pests. Drake will provide any necessary treatment at no additional cost. If Drake does not eliminate your pest problem within 30 days, we will refund 100% of your money back.
When should I call a cockroach exterminator?
Repeated sightings, activity in kitchens or bathrooms, or roaches returning after DIY treatment are reasons to arrange an inspection. A cockroach exterminator can identify the species and recommend cockroach pest control that addresses the infestation rather than only visible insects.
Why do palmetto bugs keep coming into my house?
Palmetto bugs can enter through gaps around doors, utility openings, and other entry points. Moisture and nearby outdoor shelter can contribute to recurring sightings. A palmetto bug exterminator can assess these conditions and recommend palmetto bug pest control alongside practical exclusion steps.
Why is German cockroach control different from general roach treatment?
German cockroaches often hide in cracks and sheltered kitchen or bathroom areas. German cockroach control focuses on identifying those hiding places and using targeted treatment. Ask your technician what follow-up your German cockroach treatment plan requires.
How do you get rid of German cockroaches?
German roaches breed fast and usually need a specific treatment approach plus follow-up visits. Drake’s German cockroach treatment addresses harborage, breeding areas, and entry points.
Is a palmetto bug the same as a cockroach?
Yes. “Palmetto bug” is the common name for large American/smokybrown roaches. Our cockroach control covers palmetto bugs, German roaches, and other household species.