Denver's Ultimate German Cockroach Control Guide

German cockroaches are unique among pests, and also unique among cockroach species. They are the most common structure-infesting pests in the world, and this has turned them into the most difficult pest problem to have. Here's what every Denver property owner should know about German cockroach control.

What You're Up Against

Cockroaches are generally difficult to control if infestations aren't caught early. They can be numerous, and they have natural defensive characteristics that can lead to chemical tolerance and bait aversion.

When a cockroach nymph is exposed to a chemical agent that is meant to exterminate it, the nymph can shed its skin and create a new skin that is more tolerant to that substance. This happens on a genetic level. That means a roach that is exposed to chemicals can have babies that have a greater tolerance to those chemicals. This doesn't always happen, but it can and does happen. Over the last century, there are many roach populations that have been found to be tolerant to pest control products. German cockroaches are among the most tolerant.
When bait is used to exterminate cockroaches, some species have the ability to alter their taste receptors to avoid eating things that will kill them. This adaptable behavior is so prevalent in German cockroaches that some populations of German cockroaches have offspring that are born with an aversion to bait.

Do you see the problem? While not every German cockroach population is tolerant to chemicals and averse to bait, they're out there. If the German roaches in your Denver home are not currently chemically tolerant and bait-averse, it is possible to cause this to happen by improperly treating your roach infestation. These are important facts to keep in mind.

What You Can Do

It is possible to get rid of cockroaches by removing food and water sources. While cockroaches are robust insects that can live with very little food or water, keeping your home clean and dry could cause roaches to find their way back outside and seek a better place to live. Unfortunately, German cockroaches don't usually take the hint. Once they get it, they rarely leave on their own.

If you're having trouble with German cockroaches, this is a pest problem you should turn over to a licensed pest management professional. While the problem could be simple to correct, it is possible to turn a simple German cockroach problem into a nightmare. A professional will use a process of inspection, identification, treatment, and evaluation to ensure success.

Large Infestations

German cockroaches can reproduce quickly and there can be thousands of them in a structure. If you have a large infestation, it may be necessary to have a professional perform a flush-out treatment. A German cockroach flush-out or clean-out is a process by which key areas are treated with a regiment of products. A German cockroach flush-out is effective on all German cockroach populations, even those that have chemical tolerances and bait aversion. This is because it is multi-pronged, using a mixture of fogging, dusts, bait, and residuals to get the job done.

German Cockroach Flush-Out Treatment

If you have White Knight Pest Control perform a Cockroach flush-out treatment in your property, we'll ask that you follow our preparation document to get your property ready for the treatments, and that you vacate the premises until the treatment is complete. A German cockroach flush-out treatment typically lasts about four hours for most structures. When it is complete, it is safe to return.

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The Next Step

Once you've had your German cockroach infestation dealt with, you should consider investing in ongoing perimeter protection to prevent future infestations. While you don't have to do this, it comes with several benefits—not the least of which is that the chances are low that you'll have to pay for another German cockroach flush-out treatment. Ongoing pest control also gives you coverage for a long list of common Denver pests. Pests can impact your health, damage your belongings, and damage your home.

We're Here To Help

If you live in Denver, you're in our service area. At White Knight Pest Control, we offer industry-leading solutions to correct pest infestations. We also provide many options for exterior pest control. It is far better to deal with cockroaches and other pests on the outside of your home before they get in and cause you to become sick. Our Platinum Shield 15-Point Protection targets all of the key areas around your home.

You don't have to live with German cockroaches, or any other Denver pests. Reach out to us today and speak with one of our agents. Year-round pest control is essential protection that every home and every family should have. Don't stop at getting rid of your German cockroach infestation. Get the best protection from future infestations by investing in Platinum Shield.

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