Breaking Up with Cockroaches for Good

If you’ve been spotting cockroaches in your Myrtle Beach home, it’s time to cut ties—because no one wants an unwanted guest that refuses to leave. Roaches aren’t just creepy; they bring real problems like spreading bacteria, triggering allergies, and making themselves right at home where they don’t belong. Getting rid of them isn’t always easy, but that’s where our Myrtle Beach pest control pros come in. With expert solutions and proven treatments, our locally owned and family-operated pest control company makes sure roaches are eliminated—and stay gone.

Don’t give cockroaches a reason to stay

Roaches are expert scavengers, always searching for their next meal. The less food they find, the faster they’ll move on. Here’s how to make your home less inviting:

• Store food properly—Keep pantry items in airtight containers and avoid leaving food out overnight.
• Clean up crumbs and spills immediately—Even a few leftover crumbs on the counter can be a feast for cockroaches.
• Take out the trash regularly—Keep lids sealed tight and avoid letting garbage pile up.
• Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink—Dirty plates, glasses, and utensils provide plenty of feeding opportunities. Wash your dishes or put them in the dishwasher after every meal.
• Don’t leave pet food sitting out overnight—If you feed your pets at night, make sure to pick up bowls as soon as they’re finished.

Close the door on their sneaky entry tactics

Cockroaches are pros at slipping inside through the smallest openings. They also sneak into homes by catching rides in grocery bags, cardboard boxes, used furniture, and even delivery packages. To keep them from sneaking in:

• Seal up potential entry points—Use weather stripping and other pest-exclusion materials to block entry points around doors, windows, pipes, vents, etc.
• Fix leaks and reduce moisture—Roaches love moisture and damp spaces, so fix plumbing leaks, reduce humidity in humid areas, and keep your crawl space dry.
• Declutter and clean regularly—Cardboard, stacks of paper, and piles of laundry create perfect hiding spots. Keep storage areas tidy and organized and maintain a clean home.
• Inspect groceries, packages, and other items—Check bags, boxes, and secondhand items, especially produce and bulk food items, before bringing them inside.

These vile pests also sneak into homes by catching rides in grocery bags, cardboard boxes, used furniture, and even delivery packages.

Call in the Myrtle Beach pest control experts at the first sign of cockroach activity

Roaches are tough, and DIY sprays only go so far. If you see roaches regularly, or worse, during the day, or if you find cockroach droppings (hint—they look like coffee grounds or black pepper) and other signs of cockroaches in your home, act quickly. Cockroaches won’t go away on their own, and if they show up when it’s still daylight out, there’s a good chance it’s a serious infestation.

When you need a real solution, Harris Pest Control has you covered. With over 50 years of industry experience in Myrtle Beach and throughout the Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas, our friendly exterminators know precisely how to find and eliminate cockroaches at the source. Our home pest control services include:

• A detailed inspection to uncover hidden infestations
• Professional-grade treatments that actually work—not just temporary fixes
• Long-term solutions to keep cockroaches from coming back

Our Myrtle Beach pest control pros are here to keep cockroaches & other pests out

Once you’ve kicked roaches out, you don’t want them making a comeback. Even a single cockroach sighting could mean there are more lurking out of sight. That’s why ongoing pest control is key to keeping cockroaches, ants, spiders, mice, and other pests out, regardless of season. Harris Pest Control offers year-round pest protection plans to keep your home pest-free—because once is enough when dealing with cockroaches.

This Valentine’s Day, show your home some love by saying goodbye to cockroaches for good. Whether you’ve seen a few or suspect a hidden infestation, Harris Pest Control is ready to help. Contact us today for a free quote for your pest problems and enjoy a pest-free home all year long!