Like many other parts of the world, Manitoba is seeing an increase in cockroach populations in single homes, multi-family dwellings, businesses, and many other locations.
Cockroaches are able to live in a wide range of conditions, which means they can spread easily and are often hard to get rid of.
Unfortunately, these pests can make you sick if they are not removed. They spread quickly and, in a multi-family dwelling, can cause problems for yourself and your neighbours. It is important to be able to spot cockroaches at their different life stages in order to get rid of them.
It is everyone's responsibility to deal with cockroaches. These are some simple things you can do:
- Keep your space clean to prevent cockroaches.
- Report cockroaches if you live in a multi-family building.
- Kill cockroaches you see, but find out if you need an expert to help deal with the problem.
Tenants and landlords must act quickly to deal with cockroaches and limit their spread.
Licensed pest control technicians can help tenants and landlords solve the problem. They know how cockroaches behave and what they eat, and are also licensed to use regulated pest chemicals correctly and effectively.
