Cockroaches are bad pests to have in your house. They spread dozens of diseases, which makes having an infestation a serious threat to the health of everyone in your Melbourne home. Unfortunately, a cockroach infestation isn’t always easy to identify because these pests prefer to stay out of sight. They are also nocturnal, so even when they do come out in the open, it usually occurs at times when you are sleeping or not actively looking for them.

Knowing the signs of a cockroach infestation can help you determine if cockroaches are in your house. These signs include:

• Seeing cockroaches. If you see them out in the open, especially during the day, it means that you have a serious, widespread cockroach problem.

• However, you may also find them if you search under sinks, in drains, in the backs of cabinets, and in other dark, damp areas.

• Finding cockroach droppings. These vary in appearance depending on the species but can look like pepper flakes, dark smears, or tiny, blunt-ended cylinders.

• Noticing shed skins or egg capsules.

• Smelling a musty odor.

If you notice any of the signs above, you need to take the next step to confirm whether you have a cockroach infestation or not.

How To Deter More Cockroaches From Showing Up

Knowing how to keep cockroaches out of your house is important. Avoiding a cockroach infestation is much easier than dealing with one after it has occurred. Thankfully, there are things you can do to deter cockroaches from getting into your house. The following tips will help you keep your home cockroach-free.

• Seal entry points into your house. Gaps around windows and doors, cracks and crevices, and other small openings will all allow cockroaches to get inside.

• Do your dishes. After every meal and meal prep, wash your dishes right away.

• Wipe down your countertops after each meal and clean up messes and spills as soon as they happen.

• Sweep or vacuum your floors regularly.

• Take out your trash routinely.

• Store food in airtight containers.

• Check for water leaks and repair any that you find.

• Reduce moisture in your house with the help of dehumidifiers.

By sealing your home’s entry points and implementing good sanitation practices, you can help keep cockroaches out of your house.

Why DIY Methods Usually Fall Short

It would be nice if you could pick up a can of roach spray at the store and take care of your cockroach problem in a few minutes, but unfortunately, DIY cockroach control typically falls short. This happens for a few reasons. 

First, roaches are difficult to kill. They have become resistant to many over-the-counter products, making those methods ineffective.

It’s also difficult to eliminate a cockroach infestation because they are so good at hiding. If you can’t see where cockroaches are, you can’t apply treatments in the areas where it’s necessary to eliminate them.

Finally, cockroaches multiply quickly. If you don’t eliminate the entire infestation with your DIY treatment, it won’t take long for the infestation to get back to its original size and then surpass it.

The best way to eliminate a cockroach infestation is to have a professional cockroach remedy from experts in the pest control industry.

Professional Roach Extermination: Call The Experts Immediately

Spotting a roach in your home is a sign that there might be more hiding. Hiring a local roach control specialist is the most effective way to eliminate these pests. Professionals know the common hiding spots of cockroaches, which helps them assess the severity of the infestation. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for roach control. When you partner with us, we will create a customized cockroach elimination plan tailored to target specific areas of your home.

Preventing Cockroach Invasions: Tips For A Roach-Free Home

To keep roaches out of your home, ensure all food is out of reach, seal any gaps and cracks around your home, and remove clutter that roaches can use as hiding spots.

At Armor Pest Control, we are dedicated to keeping roaches out of your Melbourne home. As the premier cockroach exterminators in the area, give us a call today to schedule your inspection.