How Clemson's Humidity and Moisture Attract Cockroaches

Summers in Clemson are not for the faint of heart. Sure, we have lots of fun activities to take part in, but the weather can make spending time outdoors tough. With most days reaching temperatures between the high 80s and low 90s, plus high humidity, summers are usually very hot and muggy, which is further exacerbated by frequent afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Altogether, this kind of weather creates ideal conditions for an especially undesirable pest: cockroaches. However, there’s finally a solution from Mosquito Squad Plus of Spartanburg-Anderson for dealing with these unwelcome intruders. Let’s talk about how cockroach control in Clemson, SC works, and how our treatments can help keep them away even when the weather draws them in. 

Why Are Cockroaches Drawn to Humidity & Moisture?

While the running joke has always been that cockroaches will outlive us all, that’s not necessarily true. You see, even though cockroaches can live for about one month (roughly 30 days) without food, they’ll only last one to two weeks without water. In fact, they can sometimes survive even two to three months without food as long as they’re living in cool, humid conditions. 

Moisture matters much more to cockroaches than food scraps, which is why a damp crawl space (for example) is a stronger draw than a dirty kitchen. But in Clemson, where humidity is very high during the summer, crawlspaces aren’t the only areas that provide moisture for these pests. On a typical Clemson property, moisture can be found in mulch beds against the foundation, in clogged gutters, in AC condensate lines, and in leaking outdoor spigots.

What Can You Do to Help Prevent Cockroaches From Entering Your Home?

If you notice cockroaches in your home, your first step may be to reach for the store-bought sprays and grocery-store baits. However, because these options often rely on weak formulas and only reduce a few visible roaches, they can leave other cockroach hotspots untouched, such as nests behind walls. Professional treatments are different, because they don’t just treat the surface issue—they actually help stop breeding cycles by targeting the hidden nests in and around your home.

If you’re looking for ways to supplement your professional cockroach control, though, we can offer a few suggestions that are relatively easy to implement:

• Be sure common entry points around your home are sealed (worn door sweeps, gaps around utility penetrations, foundation cracks, unscreened vents). 
• Use a dehumidifier in damp areas like basements and crawl spaces. 
• Check for leaks around your home that can be fixed.
• Reduce moisture as much as you can by extending downspouts away from the foundation, ventilating the crawl space, pulling mulch back from the siding, and storing dry goods in sealed containers.
• Avoid landscaping and storage habits that contribute to excess moisture, such as stacking firewood against the house, dense shrubs touching the siding, and storing cardboard in a damp garage.

How Professional Cockroach Control in Clemson, SC Works

If you’ve noticed signs of cockroaches around your home, such as droppings, shed skins, egg cases, a musty odor, or sightings after dark, you could have a full-blown infestation. But with Mosquito Squad Plus of Spartanburg-Anderson, your home is in the best of hands. Our Home Shield package targets pests such as cockroaches, spiders, ants, and mosquitoes and includes a Barrier Treatment Plus solution that helps reduce mosquito populations by up to 85-90% reduction. 

After your first treatment (which we’ll schedule and complete within 48 hours), we’ll return to your home every 21 days during the season to reapply it. Our treatments are EPA-registered and backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. It truly couldn’t be easier or more hassle-free to get the support you need.

Searching for Cockroach Control in Clemson, SC?

When you’re ready for cockroach control near you in Clemson, Mosquito Squad Plus of Spartanburg-Anderson is here to help! We’ll schedule and complete your first treatment within 48 hours, without the pressure of a contract.

Your treatment will always be performed by a trained technician, and if you’re unsatisfied with your results, you can call us at (864) 643-2205 or reach out here within 14 days of service for a courtesy treatment at no additional charge.