Don’t Live With Cockroaches At Christmastime

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Dont Live With Cockroaches At Christmastime
For millions of people around the world,
Christmas is the most wonderful time of year.
When people picture the holiday, they have an
image of family and friends getting together and
having fun. They may be seated around the dinner
table, opening their presents and going to
parties, enjoying the festivities. However,
beneath the traditional Christmas card veneer, it
is not all joy and fun and games. Many people
struggle at this time of year, and it has been
that way down history. The author Charles
Dickens portrayed the economic hardship suffered
during the festive period in the Victorian era in
his immortal book A Christmas Carol, and,
unfortunately, it still happens today.
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It is hard to believe, in this day and age, many
people across the country are living on the
breadline. They are struggling to make ends meet,
where a large proportion are forced to live in
emergency accommodation, which is often the site
of an infestation. It is not unheard to see rats
and mice running around low rent accommodation,
where occupants may attempt to rectify the
situation by putting down poison or rat traps. If
they have an influx of bugs on the premises, they
may also put down cockroach traps, to try and get
rid of them. It is unfortunate cockroaches can
be a common sight in low rent accommodation.
Ironically enough, cockroaches can be evasive,
some would say sneaky, and can be hard to spot.
They can flatten themselves and squeeze into
corners, nooks and crannies, so you may see them
scurrying around, but not fully appreciate just
how widespread the problem may be. However,
there are various indicators to look out for,
which may point to you having a cockroach
infestation in your property. For instance, you
may notice an unusual smell, as roaches can emit
a strange odour. You may also spot weird markings
on your floors, as cockroaches shed their skins
and leave droppings behind, as well as smear
marks by water.
If you suspect you may have a cockroach
infestation you should check the gaps and spaces
around cupboards and cabinets in the kitchen,
bedroom and bathroom. You should also be aware
different types of roaches are attracted to
colder parts of the house, while others prefer
the warmth, so it can be hard to predict where a
cockroach will turn up.
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But there are measures you can take to prevent an
infestation which is universal. The first step is
to shut off their food supply altogether.You
must be careful to keep your home clean and clear
away any foodstuffs from your kitchen worktop or
counter. There is nothing more appealing to a
roach than crumbs or leftovers lying around. You
should also ensure your household waste and
refuse bags are disposed of regularly, leaving no
rubbish around which could attract pests. If you
have noticed traces of roaches in your home, the
next step may be to seal up their escape and
hiding places, so they have nowhere to scurry
to. Experts say you should also get rid of
potential hideaways like cardboard boxes where
they can set up home. You should also seal up any
potential entry point, such as nailing a piece of
plywood over a hole in the wall or filling up a
nook and cranny, where they could find their way
into your property. Many people try baits or
sprays they purchased online to try and get rid
of the pests. However, it is recommended, to take
care of a troublesome infestation, you bring in a
professional. Dont let a cockroach invasion
disrupt your celebration. Call in one of the
foremost names in pest elimination and prevention
in Scotland to eradicate cockroaches from your
home or workplace. There is enough to organise
during the holidays without having to worry about
an infestation, so give Pest-Master Ltd a call.
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