For many children throughout Western Canada, the start of November means two things: stashing away their Halloween candy “so no one will steal it,” and counting down days until Christmas. Yet, there is a potential danger – cockroaches.
How do cockroaches get in?
Like trick-or-treaters, cockroaches are attracted to food, water, warmth, and shelter and they come out during the dark to seek these things.
Unlike trick-or-treaters, cockroaches do not ring the doorbell and wait for you to invite them in. No, instead they hitch rides with people, items, and food.
How can this be prevented?
Inspect all bags, boxes, suitcases, gifts, and candy hauls brought into your home to ensure nothing has hitched a ride into your warm, food-filled home.
What If I Find a Cockroach?
Unfortunately, finding one cockroach is not a sign of good luck. One cockroach may mean there are more because they usually live in groups and they can produce hundreds of offspring in a lifetime.
If you find a cockroach, you might find more:
You may also find signs that cockroaches have infested your home:
But I Don’t Want To Look!
If you have no desire to hunt for cockroaches, and simply want them gone, you can ask a professional pest control company to deal with the problem for you. We are experts and have the experience, products, and techniques to find and eradicate cockroaches quickly and effectively. The best pest control companies will customize an insect control program specifically for your home and your situation. This means the solution includes suggestions on how to prevent another infestation from occurring. This will include finding appropriate storage for your child’s stash of Halloween candy and other holiday treats that come their way.
Save Your Candy Stash in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
If cockroaches have made their way into your home and into a hidden Halloween candy stash, call the experts at Poulin’s Pest Control. We can provide you with an effective eradication solution that will get your home back into shape for the holidays.