If you come across a cockroach in your home you are sure to have many more than that. Cockroaches are a very sneaky pest and will hide away in the day time without being seen. When the lights go out in the bathroom or kitchen they come out looking for food and water. They are not a fun pest to find in your house because they can cause health concerns and can spread bacteria as well. The best way to ensure that you are keeping these kinds of pests out of your home is to hire a pest control company. Guardian Pest & Wildlife Control lists the most common cockroach species and what you can do to prevent them from getting in your house.
German Cockroaches
One of the most common cockroaches that you will find around the area is called a German cockroach. They can be around 0.6 inches in length when they are full grown and they are usually tan in color. They also have a black stripe behind the head that can help to identify them if you see one. They are found in homes and around looking for food and water. They have a full set of wings and can fly but they are much faster when they run so that is their preferred method of transportation. These cockroaches are happy to feed on crumbs of food that is left on ground or counter. They are also known to eat other non-food items such as toothpaste and paper from the books.
American Cockroach
This is the largest of the cockroaches that you will find around. They can reach up to three inches in length and are identified but their brown and reddish color. They also have a band of yellow behind the head. They are not born with wings, but they do develop them as they become an adult. They can fly and will in order to get away from danger. They tend to live outdoors where they have access to warm soil to live near.
Oriental Cockroach
These cockroaches are the most distinguishable because of their shiny black coloring. The oriental cockroach has a short set of wings and can grow to be about one and a half inches in length. They can sneak into a room under a door or a gap in the window.
How to Prevent Cockroaches
The best way to keep cockroaches from coming in your home is to clean up any food that become a meal to a cockroach. You can also take time to seal up any cracks and gaps in the walls, doors or windows. The last and most important way to keep cockroaches out of your home is to have it treated by a professional pest control company.
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