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Cockroaches can be very difficult to control as so many things can contribute to their survival such as food, water and shelter. Aerosol bombs are not very effective in controlling cockroaches, however proper placement of baits or targeted spraying is the key to success. Castle professionals can assist in controlling cockroaches as well as other pests.

Treatment of fleas or tick is a special service. The materials that we use would have some impact on fleas and ticks, however the places that we apply these materials may not be where the ticks or fleas are located or nesting. The quarterly service can be modified for a small fee to include treating for fleas and ticks when necessary. Learn about Flea & Tick Season.

In order to control and/or eradicate the insects you must first eliminate their food sources, nesting areas (if any), entry points, etc. Sometimes this helps without having to use any insecticides.

If insecticides must be used it is important to choose the least toxic material and use the product in full accordance with the products label. You must know the characteristics of the insects that you are trying to control in order to know where to apply the materials.

If needed (or if appropriate for the type of pest you're experiencing), we can use a "friendlier" product that targets only pests, they have no effect on people, pets or the environment.

It sounds like the insects you are seeing could be millipedes. They come from outside and sometimes during heavy rains they will simply come in to escape the rain.

Having a professional pest control company treat the outside of your home and eliminate nesting sites, when possible, as well as possibly targeted applications inside are the best ways to control these insects.

The bees you are describing sound like carpenter bees. They bore into wood to nest and lay eggs. They are not very aggressive, and the male (white spot on face) does not sting. There isn’t a lot that can be done to prevent this from happening however, it is important to treat the holes and then seal them as the bees will reuse the holes each year.

Having a clean house will not eradicate roaches entering your home since they are looking for food, shelter and water to survive.

If it is a larger cockroach you are seeing, they are most likely coming from the outside damp, dark areas to the inside, through windows or doors that might not be sealed properly when shut, or through attics, basements, etc. If it is the smaller German cockroach, they can be brought in on groceries, bags, furniture, etc.