Roaches can get inside a home through many methods, but there are some common ones that they use the most often, such as:

• Leaky pipes
• Drains in sinks, showers, and bathtubs
• Latching onto luggage or bags
• Holes and cracks in the house exterior
• Gaps around doors
• Inside cardboard boxes and food containers
• In firewood 

Before bringing them inside your home, it is important to check each container or bag for any noticeable holes. This could be a sign that a cockroach is inside, as they can chew through most materials. It’s best to find cockroaches before they get completely established inside the home. These pests are nocturnal and use pheromones to lead the rest of their group to a reliable food source, all while staying away from any creatures larger than them. They are so good at hiding that it is entirely possible for a roach problem to go unnoticed for a little while. In fact, if you see a roach or two in the middle of the day, it is not a good sign at all. It almost always means that the infestation is so large that it cannot be contained to their nesting location. 

Roaches can introduce many dangerous pathogens to any new place they enter due to their previous bacteria-filled habitats, like in sewers and garbage dumps. Roaches are known to transmit diseases such as salmonellosis, plague, and dysentery, and can do so both directly and indirectly. In addition to these health risks, they can also cause a spike in asthma and allergy symptoms in people. If you or someone else in the home suddenly start experiencing asthma or allergy symptoms, it may be a sign of a cockroach invasion. One way to protect your family’s health is through effective roach control services. Our team knows the ins and outs of cockroaches, and we will not consider the job to be done until every roach in the house is eliminated. When you don’t want your home to be overrun by nasty cockroaches, Pointe Pest Control is here to help!