What To Look For, And Where
- The German Cockroach: Typically about 1/2 of an inch long, brown or dark red, and identifiable by a pair of black stripes under the base of their heads.
- The American Cockroach: Measuring in at about 2 inches long with a dark brown carapace, this is the largest and fastest roach species.
- The Oriental Cockroach. Also known as the water bug, this pest is about 1 inch long and often dark brown or black in color.
The Dangers And Difficulties Associated With A Cockroach Problem
Don’t underestimate the roach! These puny pests are far more dangerous than they seem, mainly because they’re so filthy. Cockroaches crawl through sewer systems and aren’t shy about carrion or excrement. They can trigger allergies, asthma, and carry a wide variety of parasites and pathogens, including dysentery and salmonella. All those bacteria end up in your kitchen and on your food.
The cockroach can be quite difficult to get rid of, as well. They’re as resilient as they are sneaky and twice as stubborn. They can subsist on very little food or even survive decapitation!
Roaches also breed and mature incredibly quickly. A single female could produce 30 offspring with a single egg sac, which will grow into full-sized roaches within four months.
You can imagine how quickly things will get out of hand.
How To Prevent A Cockroach Problem In Your Delaware County Home
- Keep your property clean.
- Store food in airtight containers.
- Seal potential entry points.
- Repair leaks to prevent moisture buildup.
