Five Simple Yet Effective Cockroach-Prevention Tips For Denver Property Owners
Cockroaches are amazing insects. They can survive high levels of radiation, grow skins that are resistant to chemicals, hold their breath for more than 40 minutes, and live without their head for a week. Yes, you read that correctly. A cockroach can live for a whole week without a head because it doesn't breathe through its mouth; it breathes through holes in its thorax. That's pretty cool. But as cool as the cockroach is, you don't want these insects inside your home. They're extraordinarily dirty insects. They feed on rotting organic matter and feces. If they get into your home, they are capable of spreading illnesses that can make you very sick. Today, we're going to offer up five simple, yet effective cockroach prevention tips to help you keep cockroaches out of your Denver home.
1. Reduce Exterior Attractants
Cockroaches are attracted to properties that provide moisture, food options, and harborage. If you reduce these, you can make your yard and perimeter less appealing to cockroaches. Here are a few suggestions:
- Bag your trash and store it in containers outside your home. Remove trash weekly. Clean receptacles if they develop a smell. Make sure receptacles have a cover or sealed lid. This removes an attractant, food source, and breeding site all in one.
- Clean your gutters and make sure there are no breaks in your system. This prevents over-saturation of the perimeter around your home which is ideal for cockroaches.
- Remove vegetation in your landscaping and keep things trimmed neatly. This allows for good airflow, which helps to keep the topsoil dry.
- Remove objects, especially piles of organic material such as leaves or wood. These are potential harborage for cockroaches. If cockroaches leave pheromones in these places, they can attract other cockroaches from quite a distance.
- Pick up dog droppings. Animal feces can function as a food source for cockroaches.
2. Seal Openings In Your Exterior
Cockroaches get in because they can. If you roll your sleeves up and seal potential entry points, you can make it more difficult for roaches to infest your property.
- Inspect your exterior doors. Replace weatherstripping, door sweeps, and damaged screens. Take doors off and adjust them if there are any gaps. Fill in holes in your frames and seal gaps around the outside of the frames.
- Inspect your exterior ground floor windows. Replace damaged screens and broken window panes.
- Seal cracks in your foundation walls.
3. Address Interior Food Sources
Why Choose White Knight Pest Control?
-
We have local offices in several states ensuring accessibility to quality pest control wherever you are!
-
Our goal as a business continues to be building trusting relationships with our customers & local communities.
-
Every home and business is unique! We will tailor a pest control plan to fit your specific needs and budget.
-
Whether you're looking for general pest control or targeting one pest specifically, we've got you covered.
What Our Customers Are Saying
-
Michael H.
-
Austin took care of the outside and inside of my home and answered all my questions about maintaining what he had done until the next visit. He was polite and knowledgeable of the area and what I might see after the service and how to address it.
Tracey S. -
Thanks to Christopher and the White Knight team, my pest problem was resolved effectively and efficiently. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable and top-notch pest control.
Kyle B. -
I’ve been using White Knight Pest Control for 5 years. They always provide the best service and the techs are very knowledgeable. Our family is able to enjoy the inside and outside of our home without ever worrying about bugs, especially at night.
Ryan B. -
Mr. Rose went above and beyond in service. He took care outside and inside of the house, plus checked our bait boxes located around the house. He was very professional!! I think White Knight Pest Control has a good asset to have Mr. Rose in the company.
Clifford P. -
He was very informative. He was also polite, respectable and reassuring. I really appreciate him coming out even in the rain.
Joia C. -
Our technician, Candice did a fantastic job. She was very thorough in spraying around the areas that were necessary. She listened very intently to the instructions and you could tell that she was very in tune with the job and what she does.
Shari G. -
This company seems to have it right with service and customer interaction. Kristopher, from White Knight stopped by my home for my regular pest control service. He introduced himself and was very polite, professional, and friendly.
John T.
Recent Blog Articles
View our blogs and resources below.
-
Denver, CO Homeowners' Ultimate Spider Control GuideRead More
-
Six Easy & Effective Silverfish-Prevention Tips For San Antonio Property OwnersRead More
-
Effective American Cockroach Control In Salt Lake CityRead More
-
What Not To Do About Termites On Your Fort Worth, TX PropertyRead More
-
The Damage Weeds Can Do To Your Salt Lake City LawnRead More
-
Four Signs Your Houston Home Has A Bed Bug ProblemRead More
-
The Trick To Effective Centipede & Millipede Control In Your Denver HomeRead More
-
A Handy Guide To Mosquito Prevention For Phoenix Property OwnersRead More