Cockroaches and pest control: what you need to know

Cockroaches are insects that have historically lived very close to humans. Because their ecosystem coincides with ours, conflict arises.

In our homes, they have everything they need! They survive thanks to human waste, such as crumbs on the floor, which is why their presence is often associated with poor cleanliness, though they can also appear in clean areas. They like dark, warm, and humid environments. A female can produce offspring every 45 days.

Proper prevention is essential, and cleanliness is the key, especially in forgotten corners under cabinets or behind the fridge. In public establishments where food is served or sold, pest control is mandatory.

At Atēnia, as a pest control company, we place baits with attractants that only draw cockroaches inside the premises. The baits act as “spies” 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Periodically, technicians inspect the baits and, if a cockroach is caught, local insecticide is applied and hygiene is reinforced to avoid a shock treatment requiring closure.

If a shock treatment is necessary, we are ready to help.