Commercial pest control is an important component to owning a business, especially owning a business serving food such as a café or restaurant. But what about pest control services for community centered organizations like churches, mosques and temples? According to the knowledgeable experts at Effective Pest Services, pests can disrupt the service and create a health risk to the congregation along with causing regulatory concerns regarding cleanliness. Just one sighting of a cockroach or rodent can impact the reputation of your organization. The experienced pest control specialists at Effective Pest Services understand local regulations and health codes and will work hard to rid your facility of pests while maintaining compliance with all requirements, identifying sanitation threats, and removing pest infestations. German cockroaches in particular are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to pests found in community centered organizations.
German Cockroach Identification
The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) can be found in areas across the United States and can be easily recognized by its tan or lighter brown colorations which include two black horizontal stripes found behind the head. Adults are small between ½ inch to 5/8 of an inch in length. Younger cockroaches are darker brown in color with the same black stripes behind the head. Although the adult cockroaches have wings, they don’t use them to fly; instead they run to avoid danger.
What are German Cockroaches Attracted To?
The German cockroach prefers a warm climate such as those found inside homes and businesses. They are can typically be found in bathroom areas and kitchens but will move to other areas if food and water can be found. Cockroaches often enter structures inside bags, boxes and containers that are brought inside. In multiunit apartments and dormitories, German cockroaches often utilize plumbing and pipes to move between units. Cockroaches are great at scavenging and are known to feed on some unusual food sources such as the glue from book bindings, soap and even toothpaste. They can easily locate the smallest crumbs which may have been accidently left behind during vacuuming and cleaning.
Can You Get Sick from German Cockroaches?
If you operate a community center or place of worship in Northern Colorado or own your own home or business for that matter, you are probably already aware that cockroaches’ particularly German cockroaches can create a number of problems including health and sanitation issues. Pests such as cockroaches are also known to plague apartment complexes, hospitals, government buildings, college dormitories, and manufacturing facilities in and around the Northern Colorado area. Whichever way you look at it, cockroaches are bad news particularly in places where large groups of people congregate. German cockroaches contaminate food, food prep areas and bathrooms. According to research studies, cockroaches spread diseases including salmonella and E. coli. When found in large numbers they can stain fabrics, surfaces, and furniture along with producing a strong odor that is very noticeable.
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Cockroach saliva, feces, and skin casts have been known to increase symptoms in individuals who suffer from asthma especially when they become lodged in air ducts where they can easily spread throughout the entire building. No one wants to sit through a service alongside cockroaches. Church and other religious groups often donate to charitable causes including shipping items to help those in need. German cockroaches can inadvertently be trapped and transported with merchandise and donations. Cockroaches are responsibility for tens of thousands of dollars in lost revenue each year.To learn more about effective commercial pest control services for your Greater Loveland, CO business, community center or place of worship, contact the knowledgeable experts at Effective Pest Services today.
