We can all draw up a list in our minds of the bugs in the world that can pose a threat to our physical well-being. Spiders, wasps, and mosquitoes included. It makes sense that people try to avoid contact with these bugs. But there’s one bug that doesn’t bite or sting and can still make us feel the same level of panic when we see it scurry along the floor at our place of business. Cockroaches are universally reviled as one of the most ickiest pests around.
So the question remains: how do you know you have a roach problem at your business, and when is it time to call a commercial pest control company? Here are three common signs you have an existing cockroach problem.
1. You Can See Droppings
One of the grossest signs that you have a cockroach problem in your commercial space is finding their droppings among your things. Cockroach droppings are dark in color and are known to resemble coffee grounds or ground pepper.
2. You Find Hidden Egg Casings
If you ever see a strange brown shell attached to a box, paper, or piece of fabric in your office, you may be looking at the egg casing of a cockroach. Unfortunately, this means the pest is not only present but is already multiplying.
3. You Notice A Smell
You may not immediately connect a specific smell with a cockroach infestation. However, roaches are known to emit a musty, even sweet, smell. The scent comes from a combination of their droppings, the smell of their bodies, and the pheromones they release to communicate.
You may be thinking a couple of roaches scurrying about your office aren’t a big deal. However, an infestation of cockroaches can actually pose significant risks to your business.
Have you ever opened a box that’s been sitting in your shed to see that it’s smeared with roach feces or even contains roach pieces? An infestation of roaches can ruin your belongings. If you keep paper files or other old documents in your office space, you may be disappointed to see cockroaches destroy them in pretty short order.
But that’s certainly not the end of it. Roach debris is known to cause allergic reactions, making it uncomfortable to work in a space with roaches. If you have employees who are regularly struggling with allergies or asthma at work, you may have a roach problem.
Finally, and this one is critical. A roach infestation can ruin your business’s reputation. If you run a storefront, an office building, or any place that deals in food, the news of roach sightings could spread through your community faster than you can imagine. Keeping your commercial space clean and pest-free is essential to creating an open and welcoming place for your clients to visit.
No one needs to tell you that a roach infestation at your business is undesirable, but perhaps we do need to remind you just how negative of an impact it can have on your life. Fortunately, that’s not the end of the story. An experienced commercial pest control professional can keep your business protected from cockroaches from here on out.
Contact us today for more information about our commercial pest control services and to learn more about how we can support your local business.
