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Atascocita is a popular area in Harris County where people hire us to perform termite inspections and termite control. We’re the Affordable and Effective Termite Control & Termite Inspection professionals with great reviews and experience. Help is a call away: (281) 449-7404.

Gulf Coast Exterminators Provides the Most Effective Termite Control in your Atascocita Texas Neighborhood

Gulf Coast Exterminators is proud to service many in your local Atascocita neighborhood who trust our certified termite control professionals, evidenced by our high-ratings with great reviews online.

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We’re who Atascocita residents trust for their termite inspection & termite control needs as we’re effective, affordable, licensed, bonded, have liability insurance and workers compensation insurance provided to our clean-cut, background-checked & regularly drug-tested pest control technicians.

Sam Sanford, owner of Gulf Coast Exterminators

Gulf Coast Exterminators is led by former president of the Greater Houston Pest Control Association & a veteran in the pest control industry, which allows us to provide efficient & affordable pest control for residents and businesses in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas.

Recent Atascocita Termite Control Jobs Completed by Gulf Coast Exterminators

Pest Control Houston company Gulf Coast Exterminators has over 2 decades of experience performing thorough free termite inspections & reasonably priced termite control to effectively remove termite infestations.

View recent Atascocita termite control jobs Gulf Coast Exterminators completed for local residents and businesses:

• Gulf Coast Exterminators performed Termite Control in Atascocita Texas within the Baronial Castle Drive (77346) neighborhood recently and the customer rated our service 5/5.
• Gulf Coast Exterminators performed Termite Control in Atascocita Texas within the Oak Cove Lane (77346) neighborhood recently and the customer rated our service 5/5.
• Gulf Coast Exterminators performed Termite Control in Atascocita Texas within the Beaumont Place (zipcode 77049 neighborhood recently and the customer rated our service 5/5.
• Gulf Coast Exterminators performed Termite Control in Atascocita Texas within the Silver Pines (zipcode 77070) neighborhood recently and the customer rated our service 5/5.

The Importance of a Termite Inspection & Why You Need Termite Control for your Atascocita Home

Your Atascocita home protects you and your family. It keeps you safe from the elements. It keeps you warm in the winter and cool and comfortable in the summer. But in order for your home to keep you safe, you need to take care of it. There are plenty of issues that can affect your home. Some of these issues are large, while one is incredibly small.

VIDEO: Termite Information and Facts

Pest Control Houston Gulf Coast Exterminators shares invaluable information on termites in the video below.

Termites are small insects that live on cellulose. Cellulose is the main component of wood, which may make up your floors, walls, and support beams. It may be in the siding of your home. But don’t think that just because the exterior of your home is made from brick or stone that termites aren’t a problem. Even if the outside of your home isn’t made of wood, your floors and walls may be. And termites will get into stone and brick homes to get at it.

Termite Pest Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators Effectively Removes Termites in Atascocita

Gulf Coast Exterminators is the top termite control company in Atascocita! Our termite control methods safely and effectively remove termite infestations like as shown in video below.

Termite inspections are incredibly important. They help you to determine the condition of your home. This can be exceptionally important if you’re trying to sell your home or are looking to buy a new one. Termites can affect the value of a home.

If the termites go untreated for long enough, they can also cause significant, expensive, damage to your home in Atascocita. Termites cause around $5 billion worth of damage in the US each year. Termite inspections can help to detect the presence of termites and help you to get the treatment you need before the damage becomes severe.

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Signs That There Is a Termite Infestation in your Atascocita Home

Termites are small, measuring only about ¼ to ½ an inch in length. They also hide very well. It can be very difficult to detect termites unless you’re really trying to seek them out. There are several signs that can point to a termite infestation.

These signs of a termite infestation include:

Damage to your home. Termites destroy wood to get to the cellulose contained within. This can cause serious damage. You may notice that once solid wooden structures sound hollow when you knock on them. You might also notice sagging floors, ceilings or walls.

Termite Removal Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators Effectively Removes Termites in Atascocita

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Mud tubes provide a path from the underground colony to your home and can be found on the exterior of your house, or in a crawl space or basement. Mud tubes may be active, but they may also be abandoned. Don’t assume that because a tube is abandoned that you don’t have a problem. Abandoned tubes can mean that termites have moved on to another area of your home.

Termite Video: Signs Of Termites, Termite Mud Tubes

In this video below, you will see that signs of termites are indicated by mud tubes.

Discarded wings at entry points to your home can indicate the presence of termites. In the spring, termites swarm in which some of the worker termites in a colony molt and develop wings. These termites then head off in search of a new home. Check around all entry points for wings. Pay attention to their size. Termites have 4 wings that are all the same size.

Lastly, actually seeing a termite. Seeing a termite with your own eyes is a really good indication of an infestation. Termites can go unnoticed for years. One can indicate thousands more. Even if you see just one termite, it’s time to call us and schedule a free termite inspection.

Why Do It Yourself Termite Control Doesn’t Work

You may have noticed that there are all kinds of DIY termite control tips online. You may have also noticed numerous chemicals for sale at retail stores. While these treatments may be tempting, avoid them at all costs. Do-it-yourself termite control just doesn’t work. There are several reasons why do-it-yourself termite control fails.

• You don’t know the species of termite. There are numerous species of termites. If you don’t know the one you’re dealing with, you might get the wrong treatment. You may then end up spending more in DIY treatments than on professional control.
• You don’t know where the termite colony is. If you don’t know where the colony is, you may not get rid of the entire problem, leading it to come back.
• You apply the termite treatments incorrectly. Incorrectly applying chemicals isn’t just ineffective, it’s also highly dangerous. It can be particularly harmful to kids and pets. That’s why it is recommended that you contact a licensed professional for inspection & treatment such as Houston Termite Control experts Gulf Coast Exterminators.

If you suspect that your Atascocita home has a termite infestation, do not try to handle the infestation yourself. Call verified, 5-star reviewed termite pest control experts Gulf Coast Exterminators to schedule an inspection today, and our team will apply our expertise to solve your termite problem.

How Gulf Coast Exterminators Effectively Gets Rid of Termites in Atascocita Homes

At Gulf Coast Exterminators, in order to get rid of termites in Atascocita homes, we use Termidor.

How effective is Termidor when applied by termite professionals like us you ask? An extensive scientific study stated "Given these laboratory findings, it is not surprising that when applied to termite infested structures, Termidor® HE successfully remediated all infestations and prevented re-infestation for a period of at least three years when applied at 7.5 L per 3 m per 0.3 m depth."

Termidor is an EPA regulated chemical, plus it’s safe for use around kids and safe for use around pets.

Termidor can only be applied by Termidor Certified Professionals likeus here at Gulf Coast Exterminators and can’t be found in retail stores. With our experience & strategic use of Termidor, we are extremely efficient & effective at removing termites for all who hire us in your Atascocita community.

It is applied around the exterior of your home. For larger infestations, it can be applied indoors at active sites. Termidor is also an excellent preventative for keeping termites from invading or coming back. It takes us a short time to apply and it goes to work immediately to solve your termite problem.

Hire Gulf Coast Exterminators for the Most Effective & Affordable Termite Control in Atascocita Texas

Gulf Coast Exterminators has over 2 decades of experience performing thorough free termite inspections & reasonably priced termite control to effectively remove termite infestations in your local neighborhood of Atascocita.

Not only can we detect the presence of termites in your home, we can also find where they’re coming from. As Termidor Certified Professionals, we are then able to use Termidor to eradicate your infestation. We also provide tips to prevent new infestations, which may also include regular preventative treatments with our Pest Control Service Plans to keep your Atascocita home safe.

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At the first signs of a termite infestation, it’s essential to get a termite inspection and treatment right away. For more information, and to schedule an inspection for your Atascocita home, contact Gulf Coast Exterminators today!

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We at Gulf Coast Exterminators are fully licensed and insured and use only environmentally safe chemicals that won’t hurt the earth or your family.

Whether you are looking to eliminate termites in your residential home or commercial property (such as restaurants), Termite Pest Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators has the equipment, experience and expertise to perform termite pest control of any size in Atascocita.

Termite Control & Termite Exterminator Experts Serving Atascocita Houston TX

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Termite Control and Termite Exterminator Pricing

Pricing Disclaimer for our Pest Control & Animal Control Services: The pricing below is just an estimate of our pricing. There are many factors that affect our pricing such as property size, cleanliness of environment, clutter, water/water features (creeks, lakes, fountains, pools nearby & etc), lawn maintenance, severity of infestation and the species of pest to be controlled.

• Termite costs: Requires a technician to inspect and quote at the property.

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Gulf Coast Exterminators Provides The Best Houston Pest Control For Over 24 Years.

Pest Control Houston company Gulf Coast Exterminators serves over 60 areas and provides affordable, effective service with flexible scheduling, warranties and affordable yet effective Pest Control Service Plans (quarterly programs).

Gulf Coast Exterminators is locally owned and operated in Houston since 1991 by Sam Sanford who is the former president of the Greater Houston Pest Control Association.

Sam Sanford, owner of Gulf Coast Exterminators

Sam served the Greater Houston Pest Control Association since 1991 with leadership positions such as Secretary (2011), Treasurer (2012), Vice President (2013), President (2014) and Chairman of the Board (2015). We are a part of these pest control organizations: Building Owners and Managers Association International, Texas Professional Real Estate Inspectors Association and the National Pest Management Association.

We have insured, bonded, background checked clean-cut technicians who are well versed in customer service and experienced in all forms of pest control. Each member of our staff is licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control service. Our Pest Control technicians constantly receive ongoing and extensive training with a combination of monthly in-house training as well as semi-annual third-party training to remain proficient in the latest and most efficient Pest Control techniques available.

Our popular pest control services in Houston are termite control, termite inspection, bed bug treatment, flea control and rodent control. We serve over 60 service areas in Houston for pest control, most popular are Conroe Pest Control, Kingwood Pest Control, Pest Control Sugar Land & Pest Control Katy TX.

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Gulf Coast Exterminators Provides the Most Effective Spider Control in the Afton Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX

Afton Oaks is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas a few minutes away from a popular & beautiful local place to visit, the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Gulf Coast Exterminators is proud to service the Afton Oaks area, providing over two decades of experience in pest control services, including removal of spider infestations. We are ready to meet the spider removal needs for residential and business properties in Afton Oaks, Texas.

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Spider Removal Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators Effectively Removes Spiders in Houston

Gulf Coast Exterminators removes spiders of all types that invade your home or business effectively and cost-effectively similar to those shown in video below.

Why You Need Spider Control for your Afton Oaks Home

Spiders are viewed as beneficial since they eat a variety of other pests, such as ants and lice. However, venomous spiders can cause grievous harm or death when they bite a human.

Spider webs entrap insects so spiders can incapacitate and devour them. However, insects can be a disease vector, infecting you and the other residents. And spider webs that are especially large or thick can be a fire hazard when they are near any source of sparks or other ignition.

Some spiders such as wolf spiders can create burrows in your lawn and garden, which they use for shelter and trapping prey. And whereas spiders in your home do not harm your home’s structure, the insects and pests that they eat – such as carpenter ants, termites, and rodents – can damage your home or business.

Spider Pest Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators Effectively Removes Spiders in Houston

Gulf Coast Exterminators is the top spider control company in Houston! Our Spider pest control methods safely and effectively remove spider infestations which can cause discomfort and injury like as shown in video below.

Some species of spiders, such as the black widow and the brown recluse, have venom powerful enough to sicken or kill humans. If you see a venomous spider, do not try to make contact with it or entrap it. Call Gulf Coast Exterminators right away and let us deal with the venomous spiders. And call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room if a venomous spider bites you.

Signs That There Is a Spider Infestation in your Afton Oaks Home

The most obvious sign of a spider infestation in your Afton Oaks home is the presence of spider webs. Exercise caution when dealing with spider webs, as insects trapped on the webs can pass diseases on to you. And never touch any spider web that has an asymmetric or chaotic pattern. Venomous spiders weave webs with no symmetry, and they may bite in response to you trying to remove their webs. Call Gulf Coast Exterminators when you see spider webs in your home or vegetation, especially when the webs indicate the presence of venomous spiders.

Spiders prefer to live in small, dark spaces. Routinely check attics, basements, and other rooms that are dark for extended periods of time. Use caution when working near cracks, small holes, or similar openings into which a spider can easily fit. And take note of any new cracks or similar damage, as those may be caused by spiders burrowing into your residence.

The presence of spider egg sacs is a dire sign of a spider infestation. One spider egg sac can hatch hundreds of baby spiders.

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Gulf Coast Exterminators Spider extermination methods safely and effectively remove spider egg sacs similar to those shown in video below.

Contact Gulf Coast Exterminators immediately as soon as you spot a spider egg sac. If you are capable of carefully removing the spider egg sac from your home, you should do so. Place the spider egg sac in a garbage bag, seal the bag, and move the bag as far from your residence as reasonably possible. Never apply any pressure to a spider egg sac or squeeze it, as this will cause hundreds of baby spiders to emerge from the spider egg sac.

If you find that your body has unexplained sores or bite marks, the cause could be spider bites. Whereas spiders are generally non-aggressive towards humans, spiders do bite when they’re cornered or startled. A spider hiding in a garment of clothing such as a shoe will bite when you try to wear the garment. When mysterious bite marks cause severe side-effects such as dizziness or extreme pain, call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room. Otherwise, call Houston spider exterminator experts at Gulf Coast Exterminators to schedule an inspection, and check garments and other items that you place on your body for the presence of spiders.

How We Get Rid of Spiders in Afton Oaks Homes

Once we arrive at your Afton Oaks residence or business, our top priority will be to thoroughly inspect the building and the surrounding area. We will search the outside vegetation – such as hedges and trees – for signs of spiders.

We will analyze the building’s exterior and interior for cracks, unsealed windows, and other methods spiders use to enter your building. After the analysis is complete, we will eliminate the spiders. We use pesticides, but we are careful to apply it in ways that will not endanger you or the other building residents.

After we have removed the spiders, we will provide you with the results of our inspection, explaining how the spiders accessed your property and measures you can take to prevent future spider infestations. Frequently, measures such as repairing property damage such as cracks, trimming trees and hedges, and removing spiders’ food sources by having other pests removed will forestall or prevent another spider infestation.

Why Do It Yourself Spider Control Doesn’t Work

Do-it-yourself spider control measures do not address the root problems of spider infestations, and improper use of do-it-yourself spider control measures can endanger you and the other residents of your Afton Oaks building.

Trying to physically relocate a spider outside is a temporary solution, as the spider will return to your building, especially if there are insects inside your home for the spider to eat. Moving spiders can also be dangerous or lethal when the spider’s venom is potent enough to be a threat to humans.

Applying essential oils as traps will fail since spiders will swiftly adapt to avoid the oils. Using chemicals and pesticides without the assistance of a professional can lead to serious illness or death to you and the other residents in the building.

And do-it-yourself measures focus only on visible spiders and not the hundreds of spiders lurking in hidden areas such as behind walls and beneath floors.

If you spot spiders, spider webs, or spider egg sacs in your Afton Oaks home, call Gulf Coast Exterminators as soon as possible. Our team of dedicated Houston spider exterminator experts will resolve your spider infestation and give you the knowledge to prevent spiders from accessing your building again.

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Whether you are looking to eliminate spiders in your residential home or commercial property, Spider Pest Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators has the equipment, experience and expertise to perform spider pest control of any size.

We at Gulf Coast Exterminators are fully licensed and insured and use only environmentally safe chemicals that won’t hurt the earth or your family.

Spider Control & Spider Exterminator Experts Serving Afton Oaks Houston TX

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Pricing Disclaimer for our Pest Control & Animal Control Services: The pricing below is just an estimate of our pricing. There are many factors that affect our pricing such as property size, cleanliness of environment, clutter, water/water features (creeks, lakes, fountains, pools nearby & etc), lawn maintenance, severity of infestation and the species of pest to be controlled.

• Spider Control and Spider Exterminator costs: $85 and up (control only-call office to schedule an inspection and an explanation).

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Many in Houston’s Piney Point Village neighborhood trust our certified spider control professionals here at Pest Control Houston company Gulf Coast Exterminators. We’re the Affordable and Effective Spider Control & Spider Exterminator professionals with great reviews and experience. Help is a call away: (281) 449-7404.

Gulf Coast Exterminators Provides the Most Effective Spider Control in the Piney Point Village Neighborhood of Houston, TX

Piney Point Village is a city in Harris County, and it is part of the Memorial Villages area in the west Houston area. Gulf Coast Exterminators proudly serves Piney Point Village, dealing with a variety of pest control issues in both residential and business buildings. With over two decades of experience, Gulf Coast Exterminators can effectively and professionally fix infestations of spiders.

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Spider Removal Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators Effectively Removes Spiders in Houston

Gulf Coast Exterminators removes spiders of all types that invade your home or business effectively and cost-effectively similar to those shown in video below.

Why You Need Spider Control for your Piney Point Village Home

Spiders eat insects and other pests, so they are often seen as beneficial. However, spiders can be a threat to your Piney Point Village residence, and some species of spider can be a direct threat to you and the other residents of your building.

Many species of spiders weave webs to immobilize insects, allowing the spiders to consume their prey. However, the insects that spiders trap can carry diseases, spreading them to humans that are exposed to the trapped insect. In addition, spider webs that are near points of ignition can catch fire when the web is especially sturdy or large.

Spider Pest Control Company Gulf Coast Exterminators Effectively Removes Spiders in Houston

Gulf Coast Exterminators is the top spider control company in Houston! Our Spider pest control methods safely and effectively remove spider infestations which can cause discomfort and injury like as shown in video below.

Spiders living in your garden, lawn, and foliage – such as wolf spiders – can build burrows in the soil in their attempts to establish shelter and lure prey. Whereas house spiders do not dig or burrow to gain entry, the same cannot be said for their food sources, which include wood-eating termites and tunnel-building carpenter ants. This means that the presence of spiders in your home is a sign that more damaging pests are present as well.

Whereas all spiders are venomous, most spiders do not have venom potent enough to significantly injure humans. However, there are some species – such as the black widow and the brown recluse – that can seriously injure or even kill humans with their bites. If you see such a spider in your building, do not attempt to trap or eliminate it. Call Gulf Coast Exterminators immediately so we can render your home safe from the spider threat. And call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room if a spider with potent venom bites you.

Signs That There Is a Spider Infestation in your Piney Point Village Home

The clearest sign that your Piney Point Village residence has a spider infestation is the existence of spider webs in your property’s interior or exterior. Be careful when dealing with spider webs. Insects trapped in the webs can carry diseases which they may pass on to you. Also, you should never do anything with a spider web that has a chaotic pattern or is asymmetrical. Such webs are a strong indicator of the presence of highly-venomous spiders, and disturbing their webs may provoke them into biting you. When you see spider webs on your property – especially asymmetric webs – call Gulf Coast Exterminators immediately.

Spiders prefer to reside in small, dark places. You should routinely perform visual inspections on parts of your residence that are traditionally dark, such as attics and basements. Also, be wary when dealing with cracks or similar holes, as spiders can use these openings to nest and to access your building’s interior. Spiders don’t create their own tunnels and entry points, but their nesting and activity in already-existing entry points can cause additional minor damage.

The presence of a spider egg sac is a glaring indicator of a spider infestation. Spider egg sacs can be a serious problem, as one spider egg sac can hold hundreds of spider eggs. Contact Gulf Coast Exterminators the moment you see an egg sac. And if you or someone you trust can carefully remove the spider egg sac from your premises, do so. Place the spider egg sac in a garbage bag, seal the bag, and move the bag as far away from your property as reasonably possible. Be cautious and calm if you decide to remove the spider egg sac yourself; applying pressure to a spider egg sac or squeezing it could cause hundreds of baby spiders to hatch and emerge from the spider egg sac.

How We Get Rid of Spiders in Piney Point Village Homes

After we arrive at your Piney Point Village home, our primary task will be to perform a thorough inspection of your property. We will examine the surrounding flora – such as hedges and trees – for the presence of spiders. We will also inspect the building’s exterior and interior, identifying the ways that spiders enter your building. After we conclude our analysis, we will exterminate the spiders. We use pesticides, but our experience and training guarantee that the pesticides will not be a threat to you and the other residents of your building. Once the spiders are eliminated, we will provide you with the results of our investigation; we will explain how and why the spiders accessed your property, and we will suggest measures you can take to prevent future spider infestations. Common actions that you can take include home repairs such as sealing cracks, trimming hedges and trees on your property, and having us remove other insects and pests in your home, thereby eliminating the spiders’ food supply and their motivation to intrude.

Why Do It Yourself Spider Control Doesn’t Work

Do-it-yourself spider control is a temporary measure at best and a danger at worst. If you remove a spider from your home, the spider will return, especially if your home has insects or other pests for the spider to eat. And you can be seriously injured or killed if you attempt to remove a spider with potent venom. The use of essential oils will fail since spiders will devise ways to work around the oil traps. The use of pesticides and similar chemicals without professional oversight can endanger every resident in the building – as well as the residents’ pets. Finally, do-it-yourself spider control does not address the spiders that are not in plain sight; spiders behind walls and underneath floors are largely unaffected by do-it-yourself measures.

If your Piney Point Village residence shows signs of a spider infestation, call Gulf Coast Exterminators today. Our team of dedicated professionals will remove the spiders from your building and give you the knowledge you need to postpone or entirely prevent the next spider infestation.

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Pricing Disclaimer for our Pest Control & Animal Control Services: The pricing below is just an estimate of our pricing. There are many factors that affect our pricing such as property size, cleanliness of environment, clutter, water/water features (creeks, lakes, fountains, pools nearby & etc), lawn maintenance, severity of infestation and the species of pest to be controlled.

• Spider Control and Spider Exterminator costs: $85 and up (control only-call office to schedule an inspection and an explanation).

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Learn Cockroach Facts shared by Pest Control Houston company Gulf Coast Exterminators, the Affordable and Effective Cockroach Control and Roach Exterminator professionals with great reviews and experience. Help is a call away: (281) 449-7404.

Can a cockroach survive after being flushed down a toilet?

Some people are flushing cockroaches down the toilet rather than stepping on them or spraying them with roach spray. They do that as some feel like it’s a humane way to kill a cockroach.

The thing is, once a roach is flushed down the toilet it is unlikely the cockroach will be killed. Why is that you ask? Well, a cockroach can "hold its breath" for 5 to 7 minutes according to a study from Australian scientists.

There are many websites stating that cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes, but I could not find a study to back up that statement.

Cockroach Video: View from inside a sewer pipe while flushing a toilet

Also, cockroaches may not be in toilet water long after a flush. The toilet piping is only full of water inside the toilet bowl, once flushed and the water gets past the bend in the pipe there is air and more.

This makes the roach unlikely to drown which enable them to grab a foothold and just climb back up your toilet or enter the sewage system where there is plenty of oxygen. So if you think you when you flush a cockroach down toilet it’ll kill it, think again.

How do cockroaches breathe?

Now if Cockroaches can hold their breath when flushed in a toilet, you may wonder how do roaches breathe? Like other insects, cockroaches breathe through a system of tubes called tracheae which are attached to openings called spiracles on their body. When the carbon dioxide level in a roach raises high enough, valves on the spiracles open and carbon dioxide diffuses out and oxygen diffuses in.

Cockroach Video: Roach Respiration System

 

Can Cockroaches Swim?

Cockroaches can indeed swim, but you won’t catch them doing the backstroke. Cockroaches have really light bodies, so instead of swimming they just float on water.

While it’s not common for roaches to swim through toilet drains to enter homes, it does happen. Roaches simply close their spiracles so that no water can enter their bodies, and then travel up the drain floating through the water.

Cockroach Video: MythBusters – Do Cockroaches Swim or Drown?

How long can a cockroach live without water?

Cockroaches are reported by many to live without water for 7 days (one week) on average as they are cold blooded which allows them to go for this period of time without finding water to drink.

Studies actually show that the German cockroach and American Cockroach can live much longer than a week without water. A German cockroach can live up to 20.1 days without food or water and an American cockroach can live 41.7 days without food or water.

More details about this is below.

How long can a German cockroach live without water?

According to Walter Ebeling of UC Riverside Entomology, newly emerged adult females of the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, have been found to live at 27°C (81°F) and 36 to 40% relative humidity for an average of:

• 20.1 days without food or water
• 14.7 days with dry food (dog biscuits) and no water
• 82 days with both food and water

How long can an American cockroach live without water?

Walter Ebeling of UC Riverside Entomology, also shared that the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, have been found to live at 27°C (81°F) and 36 to 40% relative humidity for an average of:

• 41.7 days without food or water
• 40.1 days with dry food (dog biscuits) and no water
• 190 days with both food and water

As you can see, the German and American cockroach survives much longer than a week without water which is fascinating!

How Fast Can Cockroaches Run?

If you’ve had experience with cockroaches, you know how fast they can be when running away from us. But how fast can they run? Cockroaches can run about three miles per hour.

The American cockroach, which is popular in Houston, has been clocked running 59 inches per second, which is precisely 3.4 miles per hour. At 50 body lengths per second, this roach is about three times the speed of a cheetah!

How Long Can A Cockroach Live Without Its Head?

When a creatures head is cut off, that’s usually a sign of immediate death. With cockroaches, not so much as they can live without their head for a minimum of one week and up to 40 days depending on the cockroach and the conditions!

Cockroach Video: Top 5 Largest Cockroach Infestations

Now you may be asking yourself, how is that? Well, cockroaches have an open circulatory system and are able to breathe out little openings at each of their body segments.

The only reason they will die usually within a week or up to 40 days depending on the cockroach is due to the fact they will die of thirst. As we shared above, a cockroach can live without water for quite some time.

Physiologist and biochemist Joseph Kunkel at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, who studies cockroach development, explains how a cockroach can live without its head along with the estimated time.

To summarize, he states that humans breathe through our mouth or nose and the breathing rhythm is controlled in our brain. Cutting off a human head would interfere definitely interfere with breathing.

Cockroaches on the other hand breathe through spiracles which are in each body segment and they don’t have blood to oxygen to tissues. The spiracles deliver air to each cell of a cockroach’s body through a set of tubes called tracheae. The cockroaches’ brain does not control the breathing through the spiracles.

Cockroaches do not have blood pressure the way a human does and so cutting off the head does not lead to uncontrolled bleeding.

Lastly, the cockroach is a poikilotherm or cold blooded animal. They need much less food and a one day meal would be enough to last them a whole month as long as they were not extremely active burning up lots of energy.

Without a head, the cockroach would just sit around not doing much. So there you have it, you now know how long a cockroach can live without its head.

Can cockroaches come up through toilets?

Cockroaches can make their way through pipes that lead from your sewage system to appear in your toilet. This happens when the toilet bowl environment is suitable for cockroaches to come up through.

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A suitable environment for a cockroach to crawl up and come through your toilet is if the toilet is broken. A broken toilet may not have water in the bowl so cockroaches can easily crawl up through the pipes. Cockroaches can also crawl inside a toilet bowl if the lid is up and then when crawl out coming up through your toilet.

How long can a cockroach live?

The German Cockroach and American Cockroach are the two species most common out of all in the Houston, Texas area and they live about 200 days for the German cockroach and one year on average for the American Cockroach.

How long can a German cockroach live?

German cockroaches from egg to adult can live from 54 to 215 days, with an average of approximately 100 days to live. This is what Michigan State University states according to what they shared from the National Pest Management Association Inc.

How long can an American cockroach live?

American Cockroaches from egg to adult can live about 1000 days (600 days from egg to adult & 400 additional days as an adult) which averages to about 2.5 years. This is what the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) states.

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Keep in mind there are a lot of things which can determine the lifespan of cockroaches such as access to food, water and their environment.

How long can cockroaches live without air?

About 40 minutes is how long cockroaches can go without breathing air. Australian scientists suggest from their research that roaches hold their breath to prevent water loss.

Animal physiologist Dr Craig White of the University of Queensland in Brisbane Australia states cockroaches can hold their breath for five to seven minutes at a time to prevent water loss. This prevents the cockroach from drying out and dying. Dr White says the findings could explain how some cockroaches develop resistance to pesticides as well. The cockroach’s breath-holding could be a resistance mechanism protecting them from pesticides.

Cockroaches have a very efficient breathing system that uses air filled tubes, called trachea, to deliver oxygen directly to cells.

"The problem with having this tracheal system that delivers oxygen directly to the cells is that it also carries water vapor out of the cells," says Dr. White.

"The idea here is they close their spiracles when they have low requirement for oxygen, so then they don’t let the water out."

One reason for this could be is that Cockroaches are trying to stop too much oxygen from entering their body, too much oxygen can be toxic.

About Cockroaches in Houston

In Houston, five cockroach species are really troublesome to homes and buildings. They are the German cockroach, American cockroach, Brown-banded cockroach, Oriental cockroach and the Smoky Brown cockroach.

Cockroaches are a dreadful nuisance in Houston. These pests can enter our homes in boxes, grocery bags, beverage cartons, furniture and even dried pet foods. They also enter around slack doors and windows, where electrical lines or water and steam pipes pass through walls, firewood and through sewer lines.

Cockroach Control and Roach Exterminator Pricing

Pricing Disclaimer for our Pest Control & Animal Control Services: The pricing below is just an estimate of our pricing. There are many factors that affect our pricing such as property size, cleanliness of environment, clutter, water/water features (creeks, lakes, fountains, pools nearby & etc), lawn maintenance, severity of infestation and the species of pest to be controlled.

• Cockroach Control and Roach Exterminator costs: $135 and up for German roaches and other types.

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Cockroach Control and Roach Exterminator services in Houston Texas (and other service areas) is one of Gulf Coast Exterminators many specialties and expertise.

Cockroaches are a popular Houston pest Gulf Coast Exterminators gets service calls for. Call us today at (281) 449-7404 and let us help solve your Cockroach problem with our successful & affordable Cockroach Control and Roach Exterminator services.

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Cockroach Resources & Information

Here is additional information and resources about Cockroach facts online with in-depth information:

• 10 Fascinating Cockroach Facts
  
• 10 Fascinating Facts About Cockroaches
• 12 Interesting Cockroach Facts for Homeowners
• The creepiest of crawlies? 10 facts about cockroaches
• Madagascar hissing cockroach facts
• Cockroach Facts, Worksheets, Species, Habitat and Diet For Kids
• A cockroach can live without its head
• Fact or Fiction?: A Cockroach Can Live without Its Head
• Can a Cockroach Live without Its Head?

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Houston Raccoon Removal Performed After Cars Are Found Damage

We were called out to one of our long time commercial pest control clients about some damage to the engine compartment of a new 2017 Ford Taurus SHO.

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Pricey car! Anyway, upon arrival we inspected the damage and determined the culprit was probably a nesting female raccoon. Our client thought it was rodents; we would hate to run into a rat that could do that kind of damage.

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In the course of the animal trapping and raccoon removal job we removed 2 female raccoons and 1 feral cat. We actually trapped another raccoon and another feral cat but they were released by sympathetic employees, which was a dangerous thing to do. When our Clients management found out the employees let them go, they laid down the law to the employees at the facility.

This Raccoon removal and animal trapping job continued until the activity around the traps discontinued. All of the raccoons were trapped over a 4 day period and returned to the wild. The 1st raccoon was relocated 23 miles to the west of the facility and the 2nd raccoon was transported approximately 42 miles northeast.

There were approximately 7 cars damaged over the last 9 months before our Client decided to call us. The average repair bill for each "New Car" that was damaged was over $900 for the Client.

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Why Call Pest Control Houston Gulf Coast Exterminators for Raccoon Removal and Animal Control?

In Houston and surrounding areas, Raccoons and wildlife can be a constant nuisance knocking over trash cans and feeding on its contents, damaging property such as cars in this case, spreading disease and more.

We have fair prices, perform superb services and strive for your utmost customer satisfaction.

Raccoons in particular have been known to unleash a frenzy of damage in homes and businesses around Houston during mating season as they will make a quick nest of the air conditioning duct work in an attic.

Raccoons can carry many pests which include fleas, ticks, and mites. They are predators on ground-nesting birds and Raccoons can carry rabies.

Don’t let raccoons or wild animals sneak into and destroy your property. Whether it is residential or commercial property, Pest Control Houston Gulf Coast Exterminators can help you by performing affordable and effective raccoon removal and animal control. Contact us by phone or form and we can help you right away!

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Raccoon Resources & Information

Here is additional information and resources about Raccoons online with in-depth information:

• Deadly raccoon roundworm can infect humans without symptoms, new UGA study finds
• The Biogeography of the Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
• Learn about Raccoons
• All about the Common Raccoon
• Raccoon Biology, Behavior and Information
• North American Common Raccoon