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Cockroach Control
Cockroach Control can be tricky that’s because most people assume that all cockroaches are similar and behave in the same manner. In fact, each type has a different characteristic. In general, cockroaches are very good at finding hiding spots to conceal themselves. As a result, Cockroach infestation is tough to get rid addition to that, they reproduce rapidly.
And not all female need a male to start the breeding process. And it is important to identify the type of Cockroach to solve your Cockroach problems. It should not be taken lightly as they can unsanitary and bring a lot of diseases. For example: salmonella, cholera, typhoid fever and even leprosy.
In Singapore, the most common type of cockroaches include American Cockroaches, German Cockroaches and Brown-Banded Cockroaches. There are plenty of Pest Control Companies and ways to prevent them. Ultimately Innovative Pest Control Services is the best Cockroach Control in Singapore to get rid of Cockroach problems permanently.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Basic Cockroach Control Tips
There are three types of Cockroaches in Singapore that are commonly regarded as pests: German Cockroach, Brown-Banded Cockroach and American cockroach. They are known to inflict health issues to public and some are considered as a serious nuisance. Cockroaches range from 1/2 inch to almost 2 inches long in length. This nocturnal Cockroach insects feeds on a wide variety of organic source.
Most of them shelter within moist, cracks and crevices when they are not sourcing for food. They are great climbers and can crawl on rough surfaces. Some species can fly or glide during warm nights, but majority do not have wings. Most are repulsed at the sight of cockroaches in their property.
Remove Indoor Trash
Choose bins with lid to avoid these pest from entering and make sure to dispose garbage regularly.
Clear Leftover Food
Clear the dirty dishes and seal and store away leftover food as the smell can attract roaches to enter your property.
Sealing Off Entry Points
Mind the door gaps, windows and cracks, these are example some of the common entryways for Cockroaches.
Clean Kitchen Appliances
Utensils and appliances should be clean after usage they are attracted to dirt and filth for food source.
First Try These Remedies
Do-It-Yourself Cockroach Control Home Remedy
Most times, when faced with Cockroach infestation, do-it-yourself Cockroach home remedies are explored first. This is a common habit among many people, and it will work especially if your problem is not serious. Some home remedies include:
Baking Soda
It’s no secret that this powder serves many purposes, not only for baking, but an effective tool for cleaning. It can function as a Cockroach repellent by mixing baking soda with sugar. The sugar will act as a bait, while the baking soda kill them.
Neem
Neem oil is effective especially if have roaches in the outdoor garden. This natural remedy is mixed with a bit of water and spray on places to rid of roaches. The scent will cast them away but not those intact in the egg cases.
Dish Soap
Cockroaches breathe through their skin and by spraying dish wash soap mixed with water will suffocate and kill them and this step requires direct contact.
Cornstarch & Plaster of Paris
Combine equal amount of corn starch and Plaster of Paris to make a powder to sprinkle anywhere. Don’t activate the Plaster of Paris with water, let the roaches do that after they eat the mixture and drink water. It’s the combination of the mixture and water in their stomach that ultimately kills them.
**It’s important to take note Plaster of Paris has toxic ingredient and unsafe for kids and pets. Using this method on cracks and crevices helps keep it away from everyone but the roaches.
Diatomaceous Earth
This powder serves many purpose and used to improve the health of skin, nails or teeth and a great bug repellent. Sprinkle it in areas, where there are Cockroaches activities. This will dehydrate them and you will be able to see dead cockroaches in a short time.
These D-I-Y home remedies are handy if the Cockroach problem is not severe. The best Cockroach killer in Singapore is still Innovative Pest Control and getting a professional solve your pest problem is a wisest choice for long term solution.
Learn About Cockroach Treatment
Cockroach Control Treatment
A one-off session will not be able to get rid of your cockroach problem and advisable to get a Cockroach Control Service program to solve your issue permanently. The first step of the program will helps reduce the infestation. Followed by an eradication of the infestation.
Check out the video of a German Cockroach infestation in a food stall
Check out the video of a German Cockroach infestation in a food stall a week after treatment using cockroach gel bait
Check out the video of a heavy German Cockroach infestation in a dormitory
Steps To Solve Your Cockroach Problem
Get A Pest Control Program
Inspection & Identification
A big part of our work involve conducting a thorough inspection in your premise. This allow us be able to identify any current pest infestation or potential pest issue that you might face.
The inspection is conducted either by:
- Visual Inspection or
- Thermal Imaging Inspection
Application
Cockroach baits – these baits usually contain slow-acting insecticides that are combined with food attractant. It Is typically used by pest control services to exterminate cockroaches that are located indoor.
- Gel baiting – this is one of the most effective solution to control roaches. The
application if gel baits involves the use of syringe. - Granular baits – in contrary to the usual insecticides that are in liquid form, granular baits are made in a granule form.
- Baits station – bait stations serve as a protection, in order to prevent children and other animals to come in contact with the baits.
Liquid Insecticide
- Residual spraying of insecticide – residual spray can last for several hours
up to weeks and even months. Walls and other surfaces of a property will be
coated with a residual insecticide. - Direct elimination
Reporting
A big part of our work involve conducting a thorough inspection in your premise. This allow us be able to identify any current pest infestation or potential pest issue that you might face.
Our reports system will:
- Hardcopy- A hard copy will be given to you at the end of the session or;
- Softcopy- An E-Report will be emailed to you directly. This allow you to be at work and yet know that the pest issue is being taken care of.
What Can You Expect
Why Choose Us
Dedicated Point of Contact
Your own personal admin will be handling your scheduling, feedback and pest related issue.
Dedicated On-The-Ground Pest Supervisor
Your own pest supervisor will be handling any re-infestation pest issue.
Quality Check
Our operation manager will be heading to your premises for quality control check during the duration of your contract.
Call Back
Same day call back without any charges. For urgent matters, we will be in under 2 hours. That is our commitment.
Document Related Issue
All soft copy service report is updated in a dedicated server while a hardcopy will be filed up and placed in your premise. We have the know how to help you in any kind of licensing, from SFA Food Stall, to AVA catering, to passing an Audit and even shipyard and vessel pest clearance.
Pest Identification & House Keeping
Our local technician will be on hand to provide training on pest identification and the housekeeping status in order for your premise to be pest free.
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