Cockroach Control Services from Killem
Commonly found lurking in kitchens, alleys, drains and chutes. These insects can be hard to get rid of.
Killem Pest helps you get rid of your cockroach problem, whether you are a home owner or run a business.
The collaboration and service have been flawless from the beginning to the end. The sales team is extremely responsive and accommodating (have changed the appointment date a couple of times without any troubles), the prices are very reasonable compared to other players in the market, and services are delivered at a top-notch quality.
ELENA SOTROPA (PRE-SCHOOL OWNER)
A Proven Track Record
We let the numbers speak for themselves. As one of Singapore’s oldest and largest providers of pest management services, we have a wealth of experience in offering solutions for all types of pest problems such as classic household pests including ants, mosquitoes, mice, rodents, bed bugs, and cockroaches as well as potentially dangerous pests such as snakes, spiders, bees, hornets, and wasps. Contact us now!
How we can get rid of Cockroaches for you
Using Glue Strips
Large infestations can be located using glue strips. A decision needs to be taken on the most strategic areas to place strips and those areas need to be monitored for a few days to a week.
Using Caulk Gaps
Setting caulk traps can be effective in reducing existing cockroach populations but this will not eradicate roaches on the outside trying to get in.
Using Gel Bait
Gel bait can be an effective cockroach killer. It comes in a tube and can be applied under baseboards, in cracks and crevices, and near areas that are most likely to attract roaches.
Roach Hotels
Using “bait stations” are a popular method to get rid of cockroaches. These work by attracting roaches to feed on the poison. A poisoned cockroach will then travel back to its nest location and it dies and is eaten by the other cockroaches, which passes on the poison further.
Setting Cockroach Traps
Cockroaches are nocturnal species and are rarely seen during the day therefore an infestation can be hard to identify. Confirming the presence of cockroaches can be done via the use of cockroach traps. Cockroach traps can only kill individual insects and cannot remove or control entire infestations.
Cockroach Foggers
Foggers release a mist of pesticide into the air. These chemicals in the mist are able to kill pests such as cockroaches, but do not always get into crevices where roaches can hide. Cockroaches have shown resistance to the chemicals in foggers and may not be killed from the exposure. Fogging products must be used with extreme caution as they can damage furniture and fabrics if not used correctly.
Residual Chemicals
Residual spraying is the most common method used to eliminate crawling insects, including cockroaches. The insecticides used in professional cockroach treatments are different from those available to the general public. Residual insecticides offer long-lasting protection against cockroaches. Trained PMPs carry out residual spraying at locations where cockroaches are usually found, such as cracks and crevices.
Cockroach Fumigation
Fumigation involves the use of pesticides, known as fumigants, to eliminate pests within an enclosed space. The fumigant can reach all areas, including cracks, crevices, and hidden spaces, where cockroaches may be present. Cockroach fumigation is a highly effective method often used for severe infestations or in situations where other methods may be impractical. However, it requires careful planning, preparation, and specialized equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Infestation Signs
- The best time to spot roaches is during the night since they are nocturnal insects.
- Cockroaches can produce a large amount of droppings. They can eat numerous items from plants, human food, dead skin cells and also waste so this means they can regularly leave droppings due to a high metabolism.
- Finding Cockroach Egg Cases. Infestations continue to grow because Cockroaches breed aggressively which mean infestations can grow quickly. This may help you to identify the problem quickly but may also mean that professional removal is required due to the size of the problem you may be faced with.
- Cockroaches can produce a musty, pungent odour that increases the longer the infestation occurs for. This smell can come from large numbers of roaches or even just one cockroach in the case of species such as the German roach.
- Finding Smear Marks where water is prominent, brown coloured smear marks may appear on surfaces and walls near to the floor.
- Finding evidence of moulted skin. Brownish skins can be found near to where they cockroaches are breeding as young roaches shed their skin about 5-8 times when they mature to adulthood.
- Signs of Damage to Household and Business Items. Look for signs of damage to food packaging and other organic goods such as books and leather.
Prevention Tips
- Keep your house or premises clean, this seems pretty obvious but cockroaches are attracted to various forms of uncleanliness
- Keep the trash can closed, clean, and emptied regularly.
- Clean on top and beneath the refrigerator as this is where insects can be attracted to.
- Do not leave dirty dishes and utensils in the sink.
- Clean surfaces to remove any food residue.
- Seal up cracks and holes inside your pantry, between the countertop and the wall, and in the baseboards.
- Seal your home by keeping door and window screens in good repair.
- Screen or seal drain lines and sewer vents that lead to your home.
- Fix any water leaks as cockroaches can be attracted to moisture and water from leaks in pipes. Some cockroaches can survive for months without food, but they will only survive days without water. Areas like the sink, behind the toilet and near the tub should be regularly inspected for leaks and condensation.
- Keep your space as cool as possible, whilst you cannot control the weather, keeping your home or business premises as cool as possible will at least confine cockroaches to the ground.