by John Bozarjian | May 27, 2020 | Blog, Roaches
Every two years, the US Census Bureau carries out a nationwide survey that asks American citizens of all backgrounds a series of questions concerning residential life and housing conditions. This survey is known as the American Housing Survey, and it covers numerous...
by John Bozarjian | May 18, 2020 | Blog, Roaches
Applying pesticides is not the most effective method of cockroach control; instead, homeowners should learn to prevent cockroach infestations by making their home inaccessible and inhospitable to cockroach pests. The best preventative methods of cockroach control...
by John Bozarjian | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, Roaches
Cockroach pests are difficult to eliminate within infested homes and buildings for a variety of reasons, such as their resistance to most insecticide formulations and their habit of dwelling within inaccessible indoor locations where they cannot be directly targeted...
by John Bozarjian | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog, Roaches
German cockroaches are the most commonly encountered roach pests within homes, but the relatively large American cockroach is the second most commonly managed roach pest in the US, according to a survey of pest control professionals. Unlike the German cockroach, which...
by John Bozarjian | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog, Roaches
University entomology departments all over the United States often receive questions from the public concerning the efficacy of “bug bombs”. A bug bomb is a do-it-yourself method of eradicating insect infestations within a home or building. The term “bug bomb” is a...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, Roaches
Using a vacuum cleaner to remove cockroaches from a home may sound like a silly idea, but who hasn’t, at one time or another, used a vacuum for this very purpose? The act of sucking roaches into a vacuum is certainly satisfying for residents who regularly find the...