Effective Cockroach Control

  A few Albuquerque residents may enjoy the company of a large Madagascar hissing cockroach as a pet or companion, but for the most part, roaches are seen as disease-carrying nuisances. Here are two of the most common species of cockroaches in Albuquerque and how to control them: The German Cockroach German cockroaches are often found living within apartments and homes in … Read More

Cockroaches Bigger Nuisance This Season

  There is no doubt about it, the cockroaches are out in force in California this season. Residents have seen a significant rise in the number of roaches, and it’s becoming an overwhelming problem. Many Californians who have previously never had a problem with cockroaches, or had only seen them outside in the past, are now finding the unwelcome pests … Read More

Can Weather Effect the Cockroach Population Around Your Home?

  The warm weather and dry climate are why so many residents are attracted to Salt Lake City, Utah, but the weather also has a surprising impact on the population of local pests. As the weather grows warmer, the population of cockroaches and other pests has a tendency to swell dramatically. Fortunately, Preventive Pest Control has a variety of pest … Read More

What to do if You Have an Embarrassing Cockroach Problem

It’s every host’s worst nightmare. You decide to host a small gathering of friends to enjoy a nice dinner, some light conversation and entertainment. Everything is going well until one of your guests lets out a cry of surprise. Soon the others notice that a very uninvited guest has joined your party. Cockroaches are not only a nuisance in your … Read More

What to Do When You Find a Cockroach in Your Home

  You head to the kitchen for a cup of water and there it is — the nasty, oval-shaped brown cockroach that makes you cringe. First you squeal, then you jump around a little, flail your arms, and start grabbing the first things you can find to kill it — a shoe, a spatula, flour. That last one might not work, but you are determined … Read More

Top Reasons To Hire Pest Control for the Spring

Many people manage to convince themselves they do not need pest control because they want to save money or that pests aren’t really that big of a deal. However, the truth is that pests cause injury and even death, and hiring a Houston pest control company is a very small price to pay for the peace of mind it provides. Spring … Read More

Do I Have a Cockroach Infestation?

  Cockroaches are known vectors of disease and an infestation can not only be unsightly but unhealthy as well. The sooner you get a pest control professional involved in getting rid of your infestation, the sooner you can get control of your home again. Keep an eye open for these four signs of roaches; the earlier you can detect a … Read More

Tips On Keeping Roaches Out This Winter

  Many people deal with roaches in winter months that could have been easily prevented if they would have taken some precautionary measures. Roaches are one of the worst bug problems to deal with because they are large, obvious, and make people feel uncomfortable. They will also make someone embarrassed to have guests over because they don’t want their friends … Read More

Top Tips to Avoid Cockroach Infestations in Your Place of Business

An infestation of cockroaches can be incredibly difficult to eliminate. These pests multiply rapidly and are incredibly hardy. It only takes a few survivors and then business owners are right back to where they started from, once again having to call in for pest control experts and DIY techniques to contain the problem. The best way to combat the likelihood … Read More

What You Need to Know About Cockroaches

We’ve all heard people talk about cockroaches crawling on someone’s wall.  It’s the stuff of both horror movies and comedy skits alike.  What a mortifying experience – imagine how you would feel if a cockroach sauntered its way across the wall while you had guests in your house?  What would they think of you? We have all thought about that … Read More

Ways to Prevent Cockroaches in a Food Processing Plant

A food processing plant always need to keep its workplace clean and hygienic. This is necessary to minimize or completely eliminate the risks of product contamination, cross-contamination, food poisoning brought about by cockroach infestations. It is important not just for the food factory to maintain a hygienic workplace, but for its employees to maintain a good personal hygiene to eliminate … Read More

The Creepy Cockroach [Infographic]

THE CREEPY COCKROACH INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COCKROACHES Cockroaches can tolerate cold environments. They can even withstand places that have a temperature as low as 35 F. Cockroaches can run very fast! They can run as fast as 3 miles/hour, which is equivalent to about 200 miles/hour in humans. The largest cockroach recorded has a wingspan of 12”, and is 6” … Read More

Quick Overview of the Common Cockroaches in the Southwest United States

From the rubbish leftovers of Southern California to the garages in Philadelphia, cockroaches are known to thrive where there is moisture or leftover food. Cockroaches are universally found everywhere. They can be difficult to control because they are able to reproduce in a shorter period than other insects. Cockroaches are often found in apartments where multi-family occupants are present. Those … Read More

Check out Preventive Pest Control on TV!

Chesley Elkins, the general manager at Preventive Pest Control in Albuquerque, NM was featured on 2 KASA providing simple tips on preventing pests as spring arrives. Mr. Elkins discusses the pest threats that exist in New Mexico and how you can protect your  businesses and homes this spring.