The thought of cockroaches is enough to make most people shudder. In fact, there are approximately 4,600 species of cockroach but only 30 of them are known to visit human habitats.
One thing is certain, cockroaches can be difficult to eradicate if you have an issue in your home or your vehicle it is advisable to get the assistance of our local exterminators.
Don’t forget that these small bugs will leave waste on your food and even vomit on it. I this way they can spread the bacteria they are carrying, bacteria which can cause health issues like salmonella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Why Cockroaches Live In Cars
You may think that cockroaches only live in cars that have been abandoned and unused for weeks, months, or even years. However, this is not always the case, a cockroach can find a car that you use daily to be an attractive option. Here’s why.
A car is not very different from your home, it offers a lot of potential hiding places for a cockroach. This gives them somewhere to lay eggs. In addition, there is a good chance you eat and drink in your vehicle, providing the cockroach with the food and water it needs to survive.
The problem is that your car is a fairly enclosed space, cockroaches can quickly multiple, creating a potentially toxic atmosphere thanks to the bacteria they carry.
Getting Rid Of Them
The first step is to vacuum your vehicle as thoroughly as possible. This won’t eliminate the cockroaches but it may help you to discover where they are hiding. Of course, there are so many potential hiding places you may still not notice where they are.
You can take your vehicle to a reliable garage to have your car checked over or even pulled apart inside. This is one way you can ensure the cockroaches are dealt with and your car will end up looking and feeling like new, at least on the inside. Click here to find out more about this option.
Bait
Once you’ve fully cleaned the car or got the garage to do it for you, you need to consider adding some bait. It’s best to purchase roach bait as this is attractive to the cockroaches and will kill them effectively.
Place the belt in confined spaces, such as under the seats, or in the corner of your trunk. In effect, you’re giving them an easy supply of food and water, but it will kill them and any nest they have.
It’s important to remain vigilant, you should check regularly that the bait is being eaten and top it up if so. You’ll soon know when the cockroaches have been beaten, the amount of bait remaining will stay the same.
Cockroaches are not something you want to find in your vehicle. But, if you do, make sure you take positive action to control the issue, the longer you leave it the harder it is to deal with.
