Dealing with a roach infestation is never pleasant. These pests can be a real nuisance and are known to spread diseases and bacteria. Fortunately, there are ways to identify if you have a roach problem. If you notice egg casings or fecal droppings around your home in Tennessee, it's a clear sign that roaches are present. Additionally, a musty odor could be a sign of a roach infestation. You can help keep roaches away by keeping your home clean and applying pest control treatments. To prevent them from coming back, you need to schedule professional perimeter pest control treatments.

1. If you notice egg casings or fecal droppings, you might have a roach problem.

Cockroaches with fecal droppings in Memphis, TN.

Roaches are nocturnal creatures, so you may not see them during the day. However, if you notice egg casings or fecal droppings around your home, it's a clear sign that roaches are present. Roach egg casings are small, brown, and oval-shaped, and often contain dozens of future roaches! Meanwhile, fecal droppings look like small, black pepper specks that are often found in the corners of cabinets and along baseboards. If you see either of these around your home, it's time to take action.

2. If you notice a musty odor, you might have a roach problem.

Cockroach near a sink in Memphis, TN.

Roaches can produce a distinct, musty odor, especially in areas where there are a lot of them. This odor is caused by the pheromones they release to communicate with each other. If you notice a musty smell around your home, it could be a sign of a roach infestation. The smell can be particularly strong in areas where roaches are known to hide, such as behind appliances or in dark, damp areas.

3. Eliminate roaches from your home through pest control treatments and thorough cleaning.

Cockroaches eating food crumbs on the floor in Memphis, TN.

If you suspect that you have a roach problem, it's important to take action right away. Roaches can quickly multiply and spread throughout your home, making it difficult to get rid of them. That's why it's important to apply pest control treatments to eliminate these invasive creepy crawlers. Make sure you work with professionals for your roach infestation issue because they'll know how to properly deal with cockroaches!

Additionally, keeping your home clean is also key to driving roaches away. These pests are attracted to areas where they can get shelter and food. Make sure you clean up food crumbs and spills right away and don't leave dirty dishes overnight to remove the access of roaches from their food source.

Keep food sealed in tight containers to keep cockroaches away.

4. Schedule perimeter pest control treatments to keep roaches from coming back.

Perimeter pest control application on an exterior wall in Memphis, TN.

Once your roach problem has been dealt with, your next focus is on how to prevent them from coming back. That's where professional perimeter pest control treatments come in. By scheduling these treatments, you will have a barrier around your home that will prevent roaches from entering. These treatments are applied around the perimeter of your home, as well as in other areas where roaches are known to enter. Additionally, professional perimeter pest control treatments are scheduled at the right times of the year to ensure your property has overlapping coverage against cockroaches.

Call us today to enroll in our perimeter pest control service!

Cockroaches are one of the most persistent pests that you could have on your property. Here at Picture Perfect Landscapes, we will help keep them away from your home with our perimeter pest control service! When you sign up, our professionals will visit your property several times during the year to apply treatments around the perimeter of your home or business. This will create a protective shield around your building that will keep cockroaches from entering.

This service is offered to commercial and residential property owners, along with HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, and throughout the surrounding areas in Tennessee. Give us a call today at (901) 246-7656 to enroll!