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* If you are having problems with roaches please be sure to give us a call.
* Cockroaches have been around since the time of dinosaurs!
* A cockroach can live almost a month without food.
* A cockroach can live about two weeks without water.
* Some female cockroaches only mate once and stay pregnant for life!
* A cockroach can live for up to one week without its head!
* Cockroaches can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes!
* Cockroaches can run up to 3 miles an hour.
- HOW TO REMAIN COCKROACH-FREE
1. Always clean food (including crumbs) from counter tops, tables and other areas of the house.
2. Fix plumbing leaks and establish a moisture control program in the house. Use a dehumidifier, if necessary, and wipe up water spills immediately.
3. Insulate pipes.
4. Get rid of clutter! Rummage through drawers and cabinets and eliminate stray bags, papers, old newspapers, plastic shopping bags, and envelopes. Keep the area under sinks and around washers and dryers well organized, clean, and orderly. Scrub basement floors with a solution of bleach and hot water several times a year. Invest in a dehumidifier to control moisture. Remove ALL cardboard in the area! Cockroaches love cardboard for refuge.
5. Caulk or seal pipe moldings. If the hole is too large to be caulked, push steel wool pads into the open spaces until you've formed a tight seal. Foam caulking also works well at filling large holes around pipes.
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American Cockroach
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The American cockroach is the largest cockroach found in houses. Females can hatch up to 150 offspring per year. Cockroaches don’t get their wings until the become adults. |
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DIET
American cockroaches will eat just about anything, including plants and other insects.
IMPACT
Cockroaches crawl through dirty areas and then walk around our homes tracking in lots of bacteria and germs. They can contaminate food by shedding their skins. Their cast off skin and waste byproducts are allergens that can trigger allergic reactions, asthma and other illnesses, especially in children. |
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Size: 2"
Shape: Oval
Color: Reddish brown, with a yellowish figure eight pattern on the back of their head
Legs: 6
Wings: Yes
Antenna: Yes
HABITAT
American cockroaches live in warm, dark, wet places, because they need to be near water. They are often found in sewers and basements, around pipes and drains. |
PREVENTION
* Keep cooking, eating and food storage areas clean and dry.
* If you see cockroaches, it is best to call a pest management professional due to the illnesses they can spread. |
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Brown-banded Cockroach
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Brown banded cockroaches get their name from the two light bands they have across their dark brownish bodies. The male’s wings are larger than the female’s wings.
Brownbanded cockroaches often hide their eggs in or under furniture. They usually live 5-6 ½ months. |
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DIET
Brownbanded cockroaches prefer to eat starchy foods, such as wallpaper paste and book bindings. Sometimes they’ll eat non-organic things, like nylon stockings!
IMPACT
Cockroaches crawl through dirty areas and then walk around our homes tracking in lots of bacteria and germs. They can contaminate food by shedding their skins. Their cast off skin and waste byproducts are allergens that can trigger allergic reactions, asthma and other illnesses, especially in children. |
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Size: 1/2"
Shape: Oval
Color: Brown, with light bandds of color across wings
Legs: 6
Wings: Yes
Antenna: Yes
HABITAT
Brownbanded cockroaches prefer warmer, drier, and higher locations than most cockroaches. While most cockroaches prefer to live in kitchens and pantries, Brownbanded cockroaches will live in any room in the house. They do not need much moisture and avoid light whenever the can. |
PREVENTION
* Keep cooking, eating and food storage areas clean and dry.
* If you see cockroaches, it is best to call a pest management professional due to the illnesses they can spread. |
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German Cockroach
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German cockroaches can be found all over the world. They are the most common cockroach in the United States. Each German cockroach can live about 100-200 days. |
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DIET
Cockroaches are attracted to sweet and floury foods. They also eat non-organic items such as toothpaste and books!
IMPACT
Cockroaches crawl through dirty areas and then walk around our homes tracking in lots of bacteria and germs. They can contaminate food by shedding their skins. Their cast off skin and waste byproducts are allergens that can trigger allergic reactions, asthma and other illnesses, especially in children. |
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Size: 1/2" to 5/8"
Shape: Oval
Color: Brown to Dark Brown
Legs: 6
Wings: Yes
Antenna: Yes
HABITAT
German cockroaches live in warm and damp places, like kitchens, bathrooms, and places where people eat and drink. |
PREVENTION
* Keep cooking, eating and food storage areas clean and dry.
* If you see cockroaches, it is best to call a pest management professional due to the illnesses they can spread. |
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Oriental Cockroach
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Oriental Cockroaches probably get their names from trade ships but they are actually from Africa. They are large and very dark compared to other cockroaches. They usually travel through sewer pipes and drains. They prefer dirty places and cooler temperatures than other cockroaches. An Oriental cockroach creates a strong smell and is considered one of the dirtiest of all the cockroaches. |
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DIET
Oriental cockroaches feed on all types of garbage and other organic material.
IMPACT
Cockroaches crawl through dirty areas and then walk around our homes tracking in lots of bacteria and germs. They can contaminate food by shedding their skins. Their cast off skin and waste byproducts are allergens that can trigger allergic reactions, asthma and other illnesses, especially in children.
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Size: 1"
Shape: Oval
Color: Dark brown, almost black
Legs: 6
Wings: No
Antenna: Yes
HABITAT
Oriental cockroaches also live in sewers and wet, decaying areas, such as basements and crawlspaces, firewood and piles of leaves. |
PREVENTION
* Keep your home clean and dry.
* Vacuum often and seal cracks in and around your house.
* If you see cockroaches, it is best to call a pest management professional due to the illnesses they can spread. | |
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