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Are you tired of having roaches as roommates? You're not alone! Roaches are not only a nuisance but can also pose health risks to you and your family. Luckily, effective roach control solutions are in your local area, ready to help you reclaim your space. At EM Pest Control, we’re experts in cockroach control and offer custom solutions with the right products to handle any roach infestation. We understand the stress and discomfort that a roach infestation can cause, which is why we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. Say goodbye to roaches and hello to peace of mind!

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What Causes Cockroach Infestations?

Cockroach infestations are primarily driven by the need for food, moisture, and shelter. Cockroaches are attracted to food residues, garbage, and pet food, thriving in warm, damp environments.

  • Poor sanitation, such as unsealed food and crumbs, significantly contributes to their presence.

  • Structural deficiencies, including cracks and crevices, allow cockroaches to easily enter and hide within your home.

  • High humidity levels in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements also create ideal conditions for cockroach reproduction and survival.

How to Get Rid of a Cockroach Infestation

To effectively eliminate a cockroach infestation, start with these essential steps:

  1. Maintain Good Sanitation: Keep all food sealed and promptly clean up spills and crumbs. Regularly empty and clean garbage cans.

  2. Apply Targeted Treatments: Use baits, traps, and consumer-grade insecticides to target cockroaches in high-activity areas like under sinks, behind appliances, and in cabinets.

  3. Seal Entry Points: Seal cracks and crevices in walls, windows, and doors to prevent cockroaches from entering and hiding.

  4. Reduce Moisture: Fix any plumbing leaks and use dehumidifiers, especially in moisture-prone areas like basements and bathrooms.

  5. Remove Clutter: Clean and vacuum infested areas regularly to remove eggs and droppings. Remove potential hiding spots, such as piles of newspapers or cardboard.

  6. Proper Storage: Store all food, including pet food, in airtight containers and ensure proper ventilation in storage areas.

Ongoing monitoring and proactive strategies are key to preventing future infestations. Contact EM Pest Control for a tailored pest management plan.

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Understanding the Risks and Signs

Cockroaches are secretive, nocturnal pests that prefer to hide in cracks and crevices close to food and moisture sources. In an urban environment, they can easily travel between units via plumbing lines and electrical conduits, making them a community-wide challenge. Their presence is not only unsightly but also hazardous, as they carry pathogens that can spread diseases to food preparation areas.

Identifying an issue early is critical to preventing a full-blown infestation. Common signs include:

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Live Cockroach

Seeing live cockroaches in your home is one of the clearest signs of an active infestation.

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Droppings

Cockroach waste appears as dark, grainy bits, often mistaken for coffee grounds. Their presence is a clear warning that cockroaches are in your home.

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Egg Cases

Cockroach egg cases, also known as ootheca, are often hidden in hard-to-reach spots. Seeing them means the infestation has likely been active for some time.

The Health Dangers of a Cockroach Infestation

Cockroaches are notorious carriers of pathogens and allergens. Ignoring a cockroach infestation can lead to serious health issues:

  • Spread Diseases: Cockroaches often travel through unsanitary areas like sewers and garbage. They can pick up and transmit bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli onto food preparation surfaces, utensils, and stored food. This can lead to food poisoning, dysentery, and other severe gastrointestinal illnesses.

  • Allergens and Asthma Triggers: Cockroach droppings, shed skin, and saliva contain potent allergens. Exposure to these can trigger allergic reactions, especially in children and the elderly. A severe infestation is a major contributor to asthma attacks, particularly in urban environments.

  • Contamination: These pests contaminate everything they touch. Their presence can taint vast amounts of food and packaging materials, leading to significant waste for businesses and households.

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How EM Pest Control Gets Rid of Cockroaches

Initial Inspection

A certified technician conducts a thorough inspection of your property to identify the species, locate all nesting areas, and determine the severity of the infestation.

Customized Plan

Based on the inspection findings, we develop a precise, targeted treatment plan utilizing professional-grade baits, gels, and residual products to eliminate the current cockroach population at its source.

Clean-Out Application

We meticulously apply the treatment to cracks, crevices, voids, and high-traffic areas, ensuring deep penetration to eradicate both adult pests and nymphs for long-term control.

Follow-up Service

We schedule necessary follow-up visits to monitor activity, ensure complete elimination, and provide critical recommendations on sanitation and structural repairs to prevent any future infestations.

FAQs on Cockroach Control

Some over the counter products will kill the roaches that you see but will not get rid of the problem.

Boric acid, for example, has an electrostatic charge that clings to a roach’s body as the insect walks through a treated area. The pest will then ingest the dust while grooming itself, killing the roach. However, correct application is key for this method to work. A pest control professional can track roach activity in your home to ensure the most effective application to get rid of a cockroach infestation.

Pest control costs for roaches will vary depending on the size of the infestation, treatment plan, and home or business. Estimates for roach removal are best handled locally by a highly trained roach control specialist. Contact your exterminators at EM Pest Control and set up the inspection. A roach control expert will assess the situation and design a customized treatment plan that best fits your needs.

Your property provides them with three essential needs: food, moisture, and shelter. Cockroaches are opportunistic and are attracted by accessible food residues, open garbage, and spills. They thrive in areas with high moisture, such as leaky pipes and damp basements. Structural gaps, cracks, and clutter offer them easy entry and safe, dark hiding places. They can also be brought in through package deliveries.

Some cockroach species can fly, but not all do, and the ability varies by species. Some cockroaches have well-developed wings and are strong fliers, while others have wings that are not fully functional for flight. 

Out of the 4 species of cockroaches in Long Island, the American Cockroach, for example, are capable of gliding short distances.

Yes, cockroaches can bite, but it is very rare. These insects are more likely to scavenge for food than to bite humans. However, in situations where food is scarce, and their population is high, cockroaches may resort to biting as a means of survival. 

Although their bites are usually harmless, it's important to keep up with proper hygiene and pest management to avoid infestations. Certain people might be sensitive to cockroach saliva or droppings, which could cause allergic reactions.

Why Long Island Residents Trust EM Pest Control

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✅Top‑Rated Service: We are backed by 5‑star reviews from satisfied customers across Long Island and Queens, NY.

✅Family‑Owned & Local: Proudly serving our community with care and integrity.

✅Complete Protection: From roaches to bed bugs to crickets, we’ve got you covered year‑round.

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Your Home Can Be Cockroach-Free

Rest assured, a cockroach-free home is achievable. By combining diligent sanitation with strategic treatments and professional support from EM Pest Control, you can take back control of your living space. We are committed to providing you with effective, long-term solutions and peace of mind, ensuring your family's environment is safe, clean, and healthy once again.

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See What Our Clients Say About Us

"Thank you so much. This company has done a phenomenal job serving my home. Getting ready to use them again. Wonderful service. I have not had great mosquitoes since using this company as in the past with them. Thank you so much Devin. An expert in what he does."

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"Excellent communication and service. Thorough inspection and evaluation of our perpetual pest problem. Professionally handled the situation with efficacy and smart suggestions to avoid future incidents. Thank you, Eric and Devin!" 

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"EM Pest Control handled our termite problem and pesty basement crickets. We have never had a problem since they have been to our home. They regularly check our bait stations. We have a very reasonable contract with them. We have much better service now than when we had service with the popular pest control companies."

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"Knowledgeable, thorough and effective. Their staff is professional, efficient and educates customer to get the best results. I highly recommend EM Pest Control."

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"Great service. The rep was courtesy knowledgeable and got the job done on the 1st visit."

Jeff B.

"I had an infestation of roaches and ants. With one treatment both were contained. I have EM Pest Control come monthly and I no longer have a roach or ant problem. They are very responsive and professional. Would recommend them to anyone."

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"I highly recommend using EM Pest Control. They are thorough, responsibly priced and accessible. If ever I have a rodent issue I call and they’re usually able to accommodate me either the same or next day. In addition to being friendly they are professional and sure to eradicate any past or potential future pest issues."

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"I’ve worked with many well-knownown pest control companies in the past and I was hopeless to actually find a pest control company that can actually get rid of the mosquitoes! EM PEST CONTROL truly surprised us! My entire friends and family use them,m and we are all very satisfied with the quality and level of professionalism! Thank you so much!"

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"The service is impeccable. The technicians are punctual and very easy to talk to. Once they access your situation a solution is recommended specifically for your needs. You’re not given a cookie cut solution. They also do a follow-up in person or via a telephone call."

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