Cockroaches are a very common indoor pest. Annoying humanity with their presence, they seem to be coming from everywhere. Flick a light on in the middle of the night, and their quick scurries and rapid evasiveness is rather unsettling.
They are disgustingly known for spreading disease, germs, and triggering asthma as well as allergy symptoms, seeing a cockroach makes you feel filthy. When they are noticeably coming from the shower drain, suddenly the appeal of a long hot, relaxing shower seems undesirable.
Tips & Advices to Stop the Cockroach Infestation in Your Bathroom
Noticing one or two cockroaches and destroying their existence will not spare you from the cockroach infestation. Seeing a couple suggests there is a colony nearby, and seeing them emerge from the bathroom drain is a good indication as to where the said colony is:
1. Kill Cockroaches
Pouring a strong insecticide down the drain is a good place to start for destroying these nasty creepy crawlers. Start by removing the shower drain cover to get adequate access to the drain and pour as much as the insecticide down the drain as the label directs. A few treatments might need to be given, depending on the size of the colony.
The insecticide usually needs to be allowed to set for several hours before use to allow enough time for the cockroaches to meet their demise. This treatment will kill the roaches in the direct vicinity. This is a good first step, but it’s not the permanent solution.
2. Cover Replacement for Shower Drain
Now that the first wave of cockroaches has been destroyed, their kin will come looking for revenge. Where that’s not necessarily accurate, the cockroaches that survived the initial insecticide will try to emerge from the drain. Consider investing in a new cover that has smaller holes, large enough for the water to drain, but small enough where the roaches cannot squeeze through.
Now that the first wave of cockroaches has been destroyed, their kin will come looking for revenge. Where that’s not necessarily accurate, the cockroaches that survived the initial insecticide will try to emerge from the drain. Consider investing in a new cover that has smaller holes, large enough for the water to drain, but small enough where the roaches cannot squeeze through.
3. Cockroach Traps
Invest in some cockroach traps that can be set along the different areas of the bathroom, including next to the shower drain. The cockroaches might try to find a new entrance and placing the trap by the drain can be a good indication if you got the appropriately sized cover. Make sure to remove the trap when the shower is in use!
4. Exterminator
Roaches are not solitary pests, and taking care of some on your own only helps control the population, but does not free you from their bonds. A professional can perform some treatments, as well as set up a routine maintenance schedule to keep the little grotesque insects at bay.
Keeping the bathroom dry, wiping down water, and using the exhaust fan to remove humidity, can also help keep cockroach infestations from getting out of control.
Cockroach Control
If you have a cockroach problem in your shower drain, or anywhere else for that matter, call in the pros from Pestcom Pest Management to protect your home from the cockroaches that are invading your residence.