Home Pest Control Experts Give Tips on Getting Rid of Texas Roaches

Home pest control can be tricky, especially when battling a pest like the infamous Texas cockroach. Whether native or newcomer, you’ve probably had at least one encounter with these pests already. We know that bug infestations can be both time-consuming and frustrating. That’s why the home pest control team at Bug Commander in Frisco, TX wants to share step-by-step tips and tricks to help you get rid of roaches at your residence.

What Types of Cockroaches Live in Texas?

The most common types of cockroaches you will encounter include:

A Spotlight on Large Texas Cockroaches

Everything is bigger in Texas–Even our roaches, it seems.

The giant roaches you see scuttling across the room when you flick on the light–or even flying at you–have many names, such as:

You may see signs of their presence such as tiny black droppings in damp areas where they hang out or their centimeter-long egg casings. Unfortunately for us, they love the Texas climate and are active all year round.

Why Do I Have Roaches in My House?

There are several potential causes of a cockroach infestation in Texas, including:

• You might have cracks in the exterior walls, dryer vents, or even the gaps between walls and floors
• You might have leaky pipes or faucets
• Roaches can make food out of just about anything, cardboard, book binding, grease, and even soap
• You might have things like bird baths, flower pots, and gutters. Roaches are attracted to the standing water found there!

How to Deter Big Texas Cockroaches in 8 Simple Steps

• Identify the species and severity of infestation. Texas is home to many types of cockroaches, so try setting out sticky traps near the areas in or around your home where you suspect an infestation. This will allow you to see both what type(s) of roaches you’re dealing with, as well as a general idea of how many cockroaches are active in your home.
• Make your home unappealing to roaches. While cleaning is probably already a part of your routine, go the extra mile to deter roaches. Keep surfaces clean, wash dishes the day of use, and don’t leave dirty ones in the sink. Make sure pet food and trash bags are sealed tightly at all times.
• Implement chemicals. Try a combination of store-bought baits and powdered products like boric acid. Place these items under furniture, near your refrigerator, and near pipes or cracks where you suspect entry or exit points.
• Keep bait areas clean. Make sure you keep the area around the baits particularly clean. If there is any other food source in the area, roaches will likely ignore the bait and go for something else.
• Seal up all entryways. Fill in any cracks in your home’s exterior or foundation and repair leaky pipes. Reinforce existing seals around windows, doors, and air conditioners.
• Remove potential outdoor roach homes. Move things like dumpsters, woodpiles, and other types of debris as far away from your home as possible. These types of structures attract roach colonization and habitation.
• Turn off outdoor lights when possible. Just as with most flying insects, light sources attract flying roaches. Keep outdoor lights off whenever possible to deter these species and other pests in general.
• Contact pest control professionals. Sometimes, a roach infestation is too extensive to handle with store-bought products alone. If you are unable to eradicate your roach infestation, contact the experts at Bug Commander and let us help you take back your home.

Contact Bug Commander Pest Control Today!

Don't let cockroaches invade your living space any longer. The battle against these resilient pests requires strategic and professional intervention. Bug Commander is your trusted partner in eliminating cockroach infestations swiftly and effectively. Our experienced team employs advanced techniques to ensure your home is free from these unwanted intruders. Take the first step towards a cockroach-free environment by contacting Bug Commander Pest Control today. 

For more information about cockroach control services in Texas, give our pest control experts at Bug Commander a call at (214) 307-1933. or fill out our online contact form!