
How to deal with german cockroaches
1. PRECAUTION These cockroaches pick up parasitic worms, bacteria, and other pathogens while crawling through decaying matter in sewerage lines and spread them on to food or surfaces. They’ve been linked to illness outbreaks, cause allergic reactions in some and can exacerbate asthma. 2. PREVENTION Good sanitation plays an important role in preventing cockroaches. Clean…
How to tell a german cockroach
German Cockroaches BLATTELLA GERMANICA (LINNAEUS) The German cockroach is the most common of cockroaches found throughout the United States. The German cockroach is light brown with two parallel stripes located just behind their heads that reaches down their body. They are oval in shape, have six legs, a long antenna and are approximately 1⁄2″. They…
Common mistakes in dealing with mice yourself
COMMON CONTROL MISTAKES Homeowners who use off the shelf rodenticides at your local hardware store may notice they no longer get the same results they once did, your eyes are not fooling you. New laws have passed over the years to reduce the dosage of active ingredients in consumer products. This was done to prevent…