Streator, IL Pest Control

Cockroach Threats In Streator, IL

Roaches have a terrible reputation - but for good reason. They’re disgusting on the outside, but even worse on the inside - they carry and transmit a wide variety of bacteria and parasites on their bodies, their shed skins and feces can trigger asthma attacks in people, and they contaminate food and food prep areas. 

The most common species of roaches found invading properties in our area include the American roach, German roach, and brown-banded roach. Here's a quick rundown of the roaches that call Streator home:

• American Cockroach - This roach is dark reddish-brown in color with a distinctive yellowish figure eight pattern found just behind their head. They prefer to live outside, but often enter inside of homes and other buildings while searching for food and shelter.
• German Cockroach - This roach is light brown-tan in color with two easily identifiable black stripes running horizontally behind their head. This cockroach is one of the most common species of roach, often found invading and living inside of homes and businesses - especially restaurant kitchens. 
• Brown-Banded Cockroach - Brown-banded cockroaches grow to about 1/2 of an inch in length with brown to black coloration. These roaches like to live in very warm, dry environments. They are often introduced into homes and businesses inside of used furniture and appliances.

While cockroaches can be difficult to prevent, taking the steps to try and do so is important because they have the ability to affect the health and safety of both adults and children. 

If roaches have become a concern for your Streator home, don’t fret: call the professionals at Quik-Kill for help. We can implement the continuous residential or commercial pest control services that are needed to remove these pests and keep them from returning. Give us a call today to learn more about our cockroach control services!

How To Prevent Mosquitoes In Streator, IL

If you’ve been around Streator in the summer and fall, you’re no stranger to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes, because of their outdoor lifestyle, are a pest that can’t be eliminated 100%. However, they can be effectively controlled and their numbers significantly reduced with the help of one of our highly effective mosquito control programs. Quik-Kill’s mosquito control programs include:

• Outdoor Living Program: Our pest management professionals will treat foliage around your yard to kill mosquitoes throughout their entire season, attacking them where they hide and rest, along with treating bushes, trees, and other surfaces around your home where mosquitoes are likely to land. This service also helps to reduce the numbers of ticks and fleas that are found on your property.
• Fully-Automatic Mosquito Misting System: This fully-automated, discrete mosquito control system emits a very fine mist of botanical insecticide through misting nozzles installed in the areas you use most. It can also help control other unwanted insects like spiders, flies, gnats and "no-see-ems".
• Special Event Mosquito Treatment: Planning a wedding, barbecue, reunion, or special event? This effective, one-time mosquito control service can help ensure your property is mosquito-free on your special day, helping ensure a great time for all your guests.