Roach Control to Improve Your AsthmaAre Cockroaches Making Your Asthma Difficult to Control?
What Are Cockroaches & How Do They Affect My Asthma? Cockroaches are insects with 6 legs and 2 pairs of wings that are common throughout the United States, but especially in the South and in crowded cities. Proteins from the cockroaches saliva, droppings, and shed insect body parts can trigger asthma symptoms. Where Would I Be Likely To Find Cockroaches in My Home? Cockroaches are attracted to dark, humid and warm places in your home like: • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Dining rooms • Bedrooms Cockroaches do not like light and will scatter when a light is turned on — a trick to remember if you are trying to discover the pesky pests hiding places. Cockroaches will feed on many different things like: • Grease • Crumbs • Pet food • Left out food • Food cans Any place where these things accumulate is a potential have for cockroaches. How Can I Decrease My Cockroach Exposure Sanitation is the key to prevent cockroaches in your h