Similar to other pests found in Mississauga, cockroaches are attracted to residential properties due to the easy access to food as well as the ideal shelter away from the elements. Cockroaches are usually found lurking around kitchens at night trying to find food left out on the counter, food debris that is stuck to dirty dishes and food crumbs that have not been cleaned up.

Cockroaches are also attracted to moisture so they can also be commonly found under a sink, near leaky pipes and underneath wet bathmats.

Although the types of cockroaches found in Mississauga are typically very small and do not bite humans, they still pose a threat through food and surface contamination. As they scavenge for food in your kitchen, cockroaches leave behind feces, urine and bacteria that stick to their body and get transferred to open food packages, countertops and even dishes. This contamination can cause various types of bacteria growth and illnesses such as:

• Salmonella
• Food poisoning
• Urinary tract infections
• Digestive problems
• Typhoid fever

Cockroaches invade homes all year round and eat a wide variety of foods, making it very difficult to prevent them from entering your home. Similar to other pests, the best thing you can do is deter them from coming into your home by taking the following steps:

• Keep your house as clean as possible at all times
• Clean your kitchen and wash all dishes before going to sleep, making sure that no food debris is left out
• Keep your garbage, recycling and compost sealed at all times
• Store all of your food in airtight containers
• Don’t leave old newspapers, magazines and books out, especially if they are damp
• Fix leaky pipes right away and try to eliminate moisture in your home
• Block any potential entrances using caulking, which seals small holes in your home

The most obvious sign that cockroaches have invaded your home is to see a live cockroach lurking around, most likely at night time. If, however, you don’t spot a cockroach but see pepper like droppings around your kitchen, see tiny black smears around small cracks or notice tiny egg casings that are empty, these are all indicators that cockroaches are living in your home.

There are many products and methods available that claim to get rid cockroaches in a few simple steps. Unfortunately these are not 100% effective and in most cases people see cockroaches return very quickly.

The reality is that these products and methods, if not applied by a professional, will leave some of the cockroaches alive allowing them to quickly reproduce and become a problem once again. To get rid of cockroaches for good, give Pestend Pest Control Mississauga a call so one of our highly experienced cockroach exterminators can apply a treatment that will get rid of all cockroaches from your Mississauga home or work and help prevent any future cockroach infestations. We have industry leading products, tools and equipment that help us provide superior cockroach extermination services at the lowest prices available in Mississauga.