A majority of cockroach issues are related to the German Cockroach. This tiny, light brown cockroach can grow up to an inch in length and is most frequently discovered in the bathrooms of homes and offices. Another location you should regularly check is the kitchen since it has several dark corners that are excellent hiding places. German Cockroaches can most commonly be found within a 5-foot radius of a kitchen since it has both the food and water needed to sustain these vermin. If they are allowed to find any food sources in other areas of the home, they may also build a colony within any room that lets them. There is one condition, however, the room they colonize would need to have a temperature between 60 and 100 degrees.
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Cockroaches as a species, and particularly the German Cockroach, are capable of rapidly increasing the population of their colonies. This capability is what makes it so difficult to make sure that future infestations do not occur. While several homeowners will consider simply dumping a large dose of chemicals on an infested area, Pest Corp believes that chemical substances should be used in a precise manner. And by doing so, the risk of these chemicals affecting members of the household is minimized.
There are several different points of concern that need to be understood and addressed before you contact Cockroach Pest Control in Chicago, seeing as this kind of infestation could simply come back stronger if treated improperly. The first consideration should be the presence of any children or pets within the household, as this can seriously affect the strategy being used. Secondly, the location is a very significant factor. The size, altitude, and layout of the home will be of strategic importance as even a small population being left alive after treatment will have very high chances of turning into a second wave of infestation of German Cockroaches.
While Chicago houses more than one type of cockroach, the German Cockroach is the most consistently found cockroach species. However, residents of specific areas within Chicago have reported facing infestations of Oriental or American Cockroaches. This breed is also known as a “waterbug” and would require a different solution than that of a German Cockroach infestation.
In order to take up an inspection to exterminate cockroaches, it is required that our trained professionals conduct the procedure regardless of how extensive the infestation is. Of course, the most common solution is fogging. This is an effective method that will take care of a majority of the pests that are visible but is not a surefire way of ridding your house of cockroaches. To fully take care of the problem, clients will have to do their part. Firstly, they will have to diligently maintain sanitation as any buildup of filth could attract the same breed or even a different breed of cockroaches into the home. Secondly, any crevices within walls will need to be sealed to limit the hiding space for the pests that may remain. And finally, any open water sources will need to be closed off because the entire pest control solution is dependent upon the strategy of limiting food and water sources that these cockroaches can sustain themselves on. But, not all infestations may be so serious. Sometimes, there is no need to engage in an ongoing contract if the client is willing to provide their cooperation during the extermination. However, such cases are rare and will often later require an ongoing service contract to combat the growth of the infestation.