Professional Cockroach Control in the Piedmont
Dealing with a roach infestation in your most sacred space is a disgusting and unsettling task. However, getting rid of roaches doesn’t have to be your job. Instead, allow the certified roach exterminators at Tailor Made to treat your home and eliminate all active infestations. We’ll find where roaches are entering your home and cut off their entry points before they ever have a chance to step foot in your home again.
Our Process For Getting Rid Of Cockroaches
Determining which pest control company to go with can seem like a job in itself. Trust us at Tailor Made to make sure your home stays free of roaches for the long haul. Our locally-owned and family-operated company cares about each and every home like it’s our own. After all, we aren’t just random people who service your house – we’re your fellow neighbors and biggest supporters in the community.
When you give our exterminators a call to handle your roach problems, we promise you’ll receive the best service possible from start to finish. Here is what our process looks like:
- First, we will complete a complimentary, thorough inspection of your home to determine where roaches are entering and breeding.
- During the inspection, we will pinpoint entry and exit points and infested areas--this will help us create an effective action plan.
- After our inspection, we will quickly work to implement the best possible treatment plan to eliminate each and every last roach.
- After the initial treatment, our team will return to inspect and treat your home on a recurring basis to ensure long-term relief from roaches.
- Should you experience roach problems in between scheduled visits, simply give us a call and we will always come back to re-treat the infected areas for free.
The Key to Roach Prevention is Consistent Treatment
Roaches are attracted to your home for a variety of reasons (most commonly food and water), but attraction is only the first part. They have to actually be able to get into your home to wreak havoc. One of the most common ways these sly pests enter your home is through cracks and crevices in doors and windows, which can be fixed. But often times, they find their way in through holes in vents and pipes, which can be hard to identify.
Because roaches are such a problem pest here in North Carolina, DIY prevention can unfortunately only get you so far. The truth of the matter is, most homeowners are going to deal with roaches in their home pretty consistently. While there are many things you can do to make your home an inhospitable environment for roaches, nothing prevents a pest infestation like utilizing professional pest control program with recurring treatments.
Common Types of Roaches
We all know cockroaches are gross. But did you know they can also affect your health? Roaches travel through dirty areas, carrying germs from one place to another and contaminating food, surfaces, and other items they come in contact with. They spread more than 30 different types of bacteria, including salmonella, which can cause physical distress in humans. Their presence can trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions, especially in children. Cockroaches may also feed on human skin, hair, and nails, causing irritation, swelling, and even open wounds.
There are a few different species of roaches that are present here in , with the most common being the German cockroach and the American cockroach. German roaches are dark brown and usually 1/2” – 5/8” in size, while American roaches are darker and bigger at 1-1/2” to 2”. Both types of roaches are active year-round, using coming out predominantly at night to find food and water. Roaches are nocturnal creatures and usually spend their days hiding away in dark, protected spots around your home.
