Roach Control

Roaches are found in homes throughout Georgia. Although it might not be worth bragging about, we have some of the largest in the country. The American Cockroach is a one and a half inch, flying beast that drops from ceilings, flits through the bathroom, hides in the pantry, and contaminates everything they touch.

 

Cockroaches spread filth and disease everywhere they go. They carry bacteria like salmonella and can cause Staph Infection and Strep Throat. They can even harbor viruses like polio. As they crawl over countertops, pantries, and fruit bowls, they deposit that bacteria behind like a time bomb. The diseases can also spread through their fecal matter and urine. Those materials break down into dust and mix throughout the house. Pieces of their shell bodies that break off also mix with the dust. The National Institute of Health says cockroach infestations can be extremely dangerous for people with asthma and other respiratory issues. In countless studies, people have shown to have allergic responses to the allergens cockroaches leave behind. The bugs breed rapidly, increasing that risk significantly in just a short time. The German Cockroach, for instance, can have 48 eggs at once. Those insects spend up to 75% of their lives in hiding, sneaking about, and multiplying right under your nose.

 

Cockroaches are attracted to trees, where they like to build their nests, and moisture, which they need to thrive. Georgia has a lot of both, and thus, serves as a bountiful home for roaches to gather. Smokey Brown Roaches, for instance, enjoy hardwood trees like oaks and pecans, which decorate neighborhoods all over the state. There's another roach that's made its way to Georgia in just the past couple of years. The Turkestan Cockroach was first spotted in 2017, according to UGA's Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department. The invasive species love clutter and seem to be attracted to light.

 

Treatment methods vary depending on the species of cockroach you're dealing with. That's why trying to take care of things yourself isn't going to prove effective. Dealing with an infestation isn't as simple as nuking a bunch of bugs. You must figure out where they're coming from and how to prevent them from getting into your home or workplace in the future. That takes an expert like the ones at Abe's Pest Control. Abe's Pest Control is veteran-owned and operated and has been servicing South Georgia for more than a dozen years. The company is set up in a way that's unique to pest control companies: we don't work on commission. Those who do are likely to rush, hoping to get to the next job as quickly as possible. We take our time going over the typical places insects love and the hard to reach areas that make each situation unique. We inspect your home not only for current infestations but also for weaknesses and entry points that could allow bugs or animals to sneak in. We make sure your pest problem is handled to the fullest before we call the job done. Call us today.