Why Roaches Invade Naples Homes And How To Keep Them Out

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American Cockroach Crawling on Kitchen Tile

Cockroaches are among the most dreaded pests a Naples homeowner can come across. Although you may think cockroaches are only found in dirty homes, cockroaches can happen to anyone at any time, no matter how clean your home is. Roaches have lived on this planet for millions of years and are thought to possess the ability to survive nuclear fallout. Needless to say, cockroaches are tough bugs. Keller's Pest Control provides effective pest control in Naples to keep these dirty and dangerous pests out of your home for good.

Species Of Roaches That Commonly Invade Naples Homes

There are three main types of cockroaches that will most likely invade your home in Naples.

  • German cockroach
  • American cockroach
  • Oriental cockroach

These insects eat mosquitoes, garbage, and whatever crumbs they can find sitting in your kitchen. Roaches travel in groups and are nocturnal, so you’ll only see these pests inside your home at night most of the time unless it is raining. Roaches cannot swim, so if it rains, they will be out searching for higher ground, no matter the time of day. Roaches are unsanitary creatures, but if you have roaches, they weren't necessarily attracted to your home because it's unclean. They'll invade any environment that provides them with food, water, and shelter.

Cockroaches Are Known To Trigger Allergies And Spread Disease

Roaches secrete a sticky substance on the bottom of their feet that makes it possible to scale smooth surfaces. Roaches eat garbage, decay, and mosquitoes, which all harbor pathogens. Roaches live, eat, and sleep in the same area where they create waste. This cycle of ingesting and shedding pathogens gets transferred to humans and animals through the visceral substance on the bottom of their feet. Common illnesses spread by cockroaches include:

  • Salmonellosis
  • Staphylococcus
  • Clostridium
  • Streptococcus

Roaches are freeloaders who look for shelter, food, and water in the most convenient places. Dog or cat food is one of their favorite meals. If dry dog or cat food is left unsecured, a roach can easily contaminate the kibble. Store dry animal feed in secure places to prevent the likelihood of pest contamination. One of the most common signs of cockroaches in your home is finding a discarded exoskeleton. A roach will shed its skin at least eight times before it reaches adulthood. The second sign is finding cockroach droppings in your home.

How To Remove Factors That Attract Roaches Into Our Homes

It is a myth that roaches are attracted to unclean homes only. Roaches are drawn to food, shelter, and water, and they aren’t picky about their amenities. However, there are things you can do to deter roaches from making themselves at home in your house. How to keep cockroaches away from your home:

  • Get rid of standing water in your yard. Mosquitoes are attracted to water, and roaches are attracted to mosquitoes.
  • Look for roach entryways. Check the weatherstripping around your doors, repair mesh screens, and look for any damage around the perimeter of your home that could entice roaches or allow their entry.
  • Secure garbage cans outside with tight-fitting lids.
  • Remove debris from your gutters, and clean your gutters semiannually.
  • Clear away brush and wood in the yard. Roaches are attracted to woodpiles.

These measures are great at preventing roaches and other pests. But if you’re wondering how to get rid of cockroaches for good, you'll need to work with your local pest control professionals. The experts at Keller’s Pest Control have been solving pest problems in Naples for more than two decades, and we can assist you too.

The Trick To Total Cockroach Control For Naples Homes

The trick to cockroach Pest Control in Naples is hiring pest professionals with experience and skill. Keller’s Pest Control will help ensure that your home stays cockroach-free all year. Our roach treatments begin with a complete inspection of your home and then provide a treatment protocol tailored for your pest situation. Our treatments are safe and effective and will leave your home pest-free.

Not sure what your home needs? Let us help.