Cockroach Conspiracies

There are many myths surrounding the pests you can find in and around your home. This winter, as we all consider what pests may join us in sitting around the fire, Mosquito Squad wanted to inform you of some Myths surrounding cockroaches.

Can cockroaches survive without their head?

Cockroaches are very resilient, which is another reason you want to avoid them in your home. For a period of time, they can survive without their head, but eventually they will die of dehydration or starvation as they can no longer eat or drink. This would typically take a week for dehydration or up to a month for them to starve.

Cockroaches can feed on nearly anything, so just like other pests, your home can provide an abundance of food for them, no matter how clean it may be.

Are cockroaches only in dirty homes?

No. They’re wherever there is a food source, dirty or clean. If they can find something to eat, they’ll bide their time and make a home out of yours. 

We may assume cockroaches are only found in dirty areas because of the infestations we hear about. Dirty areas increase the chance of an infestation because it’ll be hard to catch the cockroaches early on, but this doesn’t negate that cockroaches can be anywhere. It’s all about paying attention to your home, spotting the signs, and hopefully taking preventative measures. 

Places like kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and crawl spaces are perfect for access to food, hiding from human activity, and are full of cracks and crevices.

Do cockroaches cause allergies?

Not directly, but cockroaches, like other pests, carry their own bacteria and more that leave an undetectable residue wherever they go. These bacteria and pathogens can aggravate allergies and even asthma. Keeping your home clean and pest-free is always a healthy choice.

Are cockroaches fast?

Compared to other pests, yes. They slip from place to place, dodging your sight and attempts to remove them. Their speed is part of the reason they’re hard to get out, as they find new places to hide.

By treating the entry points of your home, such as windows, vents, and doorways, as well as cracks and crevices, we can decrease the chance of pests like cockroaches ever getting inside.

Is roach treatment the only thing that kills roaches?

No. Cockroaches are as much a part of the food chain as we are. They have their fair share of predators like centipedes and maybe your cat (if it's brave enough). Not to mention natural ways, as well as a good stomp with a shoe.

Treating for cockroaches isn’t just about getting rid of them. It’s to prevent them from encroaching on your space to begin with, saving you the horror and hassle of discovering you have an infestation.

Mosquito Squad is here for that preventative care as well as those emergency moments. With our Home Shield treatments, we work outside to protect your home and are always available for inside treatment if the pests have made it in.