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At Nature’s Way Pest Control, our professionally-trained cockroach exterminators use an integrated approach to cockroach removal, and a combination of natural, “eco-smart” products and conventional pesticides.
If you suspect you have a cockroach problem, contact us for a free inspection and we’ll advise you on the best treatment plan for your property.
Schedule your Free Inspection today. Call (518) 745-5958 in New York or (802) 855-2978 in Vermont.
Step 1: Detailed Inspection. The first step in eliminating cockroaches is identifying the source of the problem and rectifying any sanitation issues. Most places with severe infestations have a big problem with cleanliness. Using an Integrated Pest Management Approach (IPM), we inspect the structure and identify areas or habitats that could be causing the cockroach problem, and provide a plan for how to remove conducive conditions. Whether we can offer a warranty or not will depend on the overall condition of the structure upon inspection.
Step 2: Clean Out. If the problem is severe, we have the ability to do an initial “clean out”, to knock down the cockroach population immensely. This is done with liquid products and is a much more intense application than normal. If this is needed, our cockroach exterminators will ask you to leave the building for 4 hours.
Step 3: Baiting. In most situations, our cockroach exterminators use a gel-based bait product, which is applied to cracks and crevices with a syringe-like device. It acts as a food source for the roaches, and it is laced with just enough active ingredients to kill small insects, so it is not harmful when applied correctly around people or animals.
Step 4: Pesticide Application. We also use an insect growth regulator or IGR. This liquid aerosol is applied into cracks, crevices, and voids, out of reach of children and pets. Known as an “adulticide”, because it kills the adult roaches, the IGR either blocks the insect’s ability to turn into an adult or causes it to change into an adult before it is physically able to reproduce. Essentially, the IGR acts as “birth control” for cockroaches, because the immature insects are not able to molt into reproductive adults, and the population eventually dies out.
Female cockroaches carry an oothecal, or an egg sac, with 30-50 nymphs (babies). The oothecal is very well protected, and these nymphs are able to reproduce in approximately one month. Because of this, and many other factors, including cleanliness and how the roaches are being transported into the home or business, we cannot offer a simple one-time cockroach treatment with a warranty.
The length of time needed to exterminate cockroaches from a home or business depends largely on the severity of the infestation. In most cases, it takes a minimum of 6 months of treatment to identify and eliminate the source of the infestation and solve the active problem, after which can often provide a 30-day warranty.
For multi-family dwellings and commercial buildings, a monthly or bi-monthly treatment program is highly recommended for long-term cockroach control and prevention. Our monthly cockroach treatment plan is the most comprehensive pest control service in the industry, providing year-round protection from not only cockroaches but many other pests, as well.
Book your free inspection online using our online scheduling tool. Simply answer a few questions about your pest problem and property, then choose the date and time that works for you.
Note: Online scheduling is not available for Mold Services, Nuisance Wildlife Removal or Attic Clean-Outs & Insulation
Complete the form below or give us a call at (518) 745-5958 in NY or (802) 736-7751 in VT to speak with a member of our staff and schedule your appointment offline.
If you need a cockroach exterminator in Albany, Saratoga, Glens Falls, or as far north as Plattsburgh NY, Nature’s Way can help.
Call (518) 745-5958, or complete an online request for a free inspection. You can also contact our cockroach exterminators in Rutland, Burlington, and throughout Western Vermont by calling (802) 855-2978.
Typically associated with restaurants, food processing facilities, hotels, and other commercial buildings, cockroaches are also a common residential pest. Although they are not indigenous to Upstate NY and Western Vermont, cockroaches are often transported in from other infested properties.
In commercial cockroach infestations, the carrier is usually a supplier, neighboring tenant, or even an employee. With multi-family dwellings or apartment buildings, the infestation is typically the result of a tenant moving their infested belongings into a new unit, and the cockroaches spreading throughout the building. When cockroaches infest a single-family home, it’s normally because they are brought back from travel to a tropical location, or brought in by guests or food delivery from a restaurant that is infested.
German cockroaches are the most common cockroach on the entire planet. They are only around a half inch in length and vary in color from tan to almost black. They often hitchhike into our homes by way of a grocery bag, box or a thrift store find, bringing disease and contaminating food sources. Commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens, cockroaches can spread more than 30 different types of bacteria. Cockroaches can make you sick and have been known to trigger allergies and make asthma symptoms worse, especially in children.
Although they sometimes appear during the day, cockroaches are primarily nocturnal, and homeowners usually only discover an infestation when they flip on a light in a dark room and see them scatter. They love drains and pipes, so keep your bathrooms and kitchen clean with ammonia. Make sure you keep your floors and counters crumb-free, vacuum your home regularly, and take out the garbage frequently. You may want to periodically check under appliances and sinks for cockroaches, as well.
Because German Cockroaches are relatively small, they prefer confined spaces, often hiding in small crevices and cracks, evading detection. However, our seasoned cockroach exterminators have a trained eye for spotting their hideaways. Attempting to exterminate cockroaches yourself can be challenging, especially since cockroaches have an adaptive ability. For example, there is a strain of German cockroach that refuses to eat sweetened baits.
Thomas, our technician, was courteous and attentive as he addressed our complicated layout.
Margaret W Duanesburg NY
