There are over 50 species of roaches in America alone! They will eat food of any kind, and destroy fabrics, clothes, books, and rugs. Roaches feed in areas such as drains, sewers, and garbage areas bringing them in conta ct with disease organisms that they can transmit to humans.

Disease organisms such as salmonella and other organisms that are associated with dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis and tuberculosis have been traced to roaches. Roaches are most active at night, during the day they hide in dark cracks and crevices. The female roach lays her eggs in brown purse shaped capsules.

Once the young roaches hatch they scatter all over. To control an infestation of roaches starts with a comprehensive inspection to identify the species and their habits. An elimination program is then put in place. Not only is it important to apply pesticides, sanitation and sealing the harborage areas where roaches hide and enter structures. With the recent advent of baits, there is little chance of poisons coming into contact with humans.

The baits work a little slower than the pesticide liquids, but they do a far better elimination of the pest. Most restaurants that we service no longer see the spray guy coming with all the cleanup afterward and all the advanced preparation. Now it’s clean, neat and can be done anytime, even during open hours. No smell, no toxic chemicals to worry about no overspray. No customers wondering what’s going on. Clean and neat.

Restaurant cleanliness is a prerequisite to bait program effectiveness.