What to Expect from Barrier Roach Control

The Sacramento area is home to several types of roach species. The most common ones we face here are the German roach, Oriental roach (sometimes also called water bugs), American roach, brown-banded roach, and Turkestan roach. Each one of these species has unique habits, so the treatment has to be specific to the type of roach. Since most of these roaches listed come from the outside, our treatments are designed to eliminate them before they make it into your living space. We accomplish this by using the following treatment methods:

Investigate

Proper inspection and identification are crucial steps in any successful roach control program. Understanding which species of roach you’re dealing with allows for a targeted, effective roach treatment that will address the actual root of the infestation. 

At Barrier Pest Solutions, our trained pest control specialist will begin by conducting a thorough inspection of your property, focusing on common hiding spots for roaches, like kitchen cabinets, behind appliances, inside irrigation boxes, garages, and other dark, moist areas. This investigation is key since different roaches live in different environments. 

For example, the German roach favors warm, dark environments inside your home, such as kitchen cabinets and appliances. On the other hand, the Oriental roach typically lives outside in damp areas like sewers, irrigation boxes, garages, and under patios—which is why it is often called a water bug. Without proper roach identification, a technician might treat the wrong areas, leaving the actual infestation unaddressed. 

Additionally, some roach species visually can look nearly identical, making an accurate identification even more challenging. For example, Sacramento is home to a field roach species that looks nearly identical to the German roach. Even experienced pest control professionals can have difficulty telling these apart at a glance. That’s why our roach control specialists at Barrier Pest Solutions are trained to go beyond just visual identification. We interview home and business owners, asking key questions about where and when they see roaches. This information provides valuable clues for proper roach identification. 

By thoroughly investigating and identifying the specific roach species, our team can develop a roach control plan that will effectively target the infestation, ensuring a pest-free environment for your home or business in Sacramento!

Eliminate

Once your pest control professional correctly identifies the invading roach species, they can treat it appropriately. Some roach species, such as the German roach, will require a thorough application of bait to all kitchen cabinets, drawers, appliances, and various other hot spots. Combining a detail-oriented approach with the use of an insect growth regulator (a treatment that stops young insects from maturing) will effectively and rapidly eliminate even severe German roach infections. 

Other roaches, such as the Oriental roach and the Turkestan roach, will require a different treatment strategy. These species of roaches nest in hidden spaces around homes and businesses. Treatment involves a thorough spray in all dark corners or openings, including those in garages and areas beneath patios, walkways, and irrigation boxes. Since many of these larger roach species originate from sewer systems, they have been coined the nickname “sewer roaches”—a pest you don’t want anywhere near your home. At Barrier, our treatments around the exterior of your home will keep these pests far away from your living space.

 Long-Term Protection from Roaches

Once the roach infestation is eliminated, the next step is long-term protection. This is vital because roaches can cause respiratory problems and spread diseases, viruses, and bacteria. At Barrier Pest Solutions, we not only use long-lasting quality products, but our maintenance plans include ongoing monitoring and follow-up treatments to prevent future infestations. Plus, your pest control professional will offer practical advice on things you can do to keep roaches from entering your home, such as sealing cracks, eliminating moisture, and trimming landscaping. With this comprehensive approach, you can trust that your family and property will stay protected from roaches all year round!

Are Roaches Dangerous? 

Roaches are a threat to your and your family’s health. German roaches have been known to cause respiratory issues, such as triggering asthma or causing allergies. This is especially true of young children who are more susceptible to diseases. Unfortunately, some roach species prefer to live in areas inside homes, such as kitchen cabinets, drawers, and other dark and warm areas. 

Many of the larger roach species, such as the Oriental cockroach and the American cockroach, breed in the sewer system. The amount of roaches in our Sacramento sewers has greatly increased in recent years, causing these roaches to spread to every corner of the Sacramento Valley. Because these cockroaches live in unsanitary conditions, they are often found carrying harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, and diseases, including dysentery and salmonella. 

In order to protect your family’s health, it’s vital to take proactive steps to prevent activity in and around your home. Your roach control specialist at Barrier Pest Solutions will help you do just that. 

Family-Friendly Treatments

Barrier Pest Solutions was started because we fell in love with the idea of protecting people’s health from pests. Thus, your health and safety are always our top priorities. At Barrier Pest Solutions, we always apply pest control products in the safest manner possible. The products we use are designed to have the lowest impact on your family and the environment. To maximize the effectiveness of the treatment and minimize the need for liquid treatments, your technician will make recommendations on precautions you can take to reduce future activity, such as: 

• Ensure all door sweeps and seals are in good condition. As they break down from use, they will allow roaches to enter your home more easily. 
• Wipe down counters and other surfaces to remove food and vacuum crumbs that fall on the ground. 
• Take out the trash regularly. Roaches and many other pests are attracted to trash or leftovers, but keeping trash build-up to a minimum will help make your home less inviting. 
• Keep leftovers and bulk food items in airtight containers. 

These proactive measures will help make your roach control treatments from Barrier Pest Solutions even more effective!

Best Roach Control in Sacramento 

Barrier Pest Solutions was recently voted the 2023 Best Pest Control in Sacramento by the community as seen in the Sacbee newspaper and the Sacramento Favorites magazine. We were honestly beside ourselves as it was an unexpected honor to be appreciated by the community so much! 

What was it that made a small family team like us beat out the big guys? The fact that we truly care about our community! In fact, one of our core values is “Reputation over profit every time!” Doing the right thing and doing what’s best for our customers is not an option—it’s a way of life here at Barrier. We require our staff to not only do that while here at work, but it needs to be a part of who they are as well. By focusing on taking care of our customers, we have become known in the community as the family team that puts you first. 

At Barrier, we are committed to your satisfaction. If you don’t feel our service was worth what you paid, just ask for your money back and we will gladly refund your charge. If you give us a shot, you won’t regret it! Reach out to us at (916) 800-6808.