Roaches treatment in Chicago
Roaches spread bacteria and trigger asthma. We treat the harbourage, not just what you can see.
Cockroaches have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. They can survive nearly a month without eating and about two weeks without water.
There are roughly 4,000 living species of cockroach in the world, about 70 of them found in the United States. They thrive anywhere warmth, food and water are available together, which describes almost every kitchen in Chicago.
The health case for dealing with them promptly is strong. Cockroaches can spread nearly 33 different kinds of bacteria, and they cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks — especially in children. In a home with kids or an asthmatic adult, a roach problem is a health problem.
What you see is a fraction of what is there. Effective treatment means finding the harbourage — the warm, tight, hidden places they spend the day — and treating those, along with the runways between harbourage and food.
Signs you have roaches
- Roaches visible at night, scattering when a light goes on
- Small dark droppings resembling coffee grounds or pepper
- Oval egg cases (oothecae) behind appliances and in cabinets
- A distinct oily, musty odour in heavy infestations
- Smear marks along baseboards and under sinks
How we treat them
- Inspection to locate harbourage points and the species involved
- Gel baiting in cracks, voids and hinge points
- Growth regulator to break the breeding cycle
- Sanitation and exclusion recommendations you can actually act on
- Follow-up service under the 2-week guarantee
Common questions
Are roaches really a health risk?
Yes. They can spread nearly 33 different kinds of bacteria and are a well-documented asthma trigger, particularly for children.
I keep a clean kitchen — why do I have roaches?
In apartments and condos, roaches move between units through shared walls, plumbing chases and outlets. A spotless unit next to an infested one still gets them.
Other pests we treat
Dealing with roaches?
Free site estimate anywhere in Chicagoland. See a pest within 2 weeks of our service and we come back free.