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Most common unwanted guest of all

Most common unwanted guest of all

3 commonly found cockroaches In North America.

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The American Cockroaches with a length of around one and a half inch (1½”). The American Cockroach is actually the largest species of all common cockroaches.  Despite their name, are not actually from America, they are from Africa and the Middle East. They’ve been introduced to the US in the 17th century. They are found almost everywhere on the globe. These pests will eat anything they find, they are also known to be able to fly on short distances. He his

The German Cockroaches can grow up to five/height of an inch (⅝”). They are smaller then the American Cockroaches, Their coloration is more of a caramel color or caramel. Unlike the American Cockroaches, the German Cockroaches do not fly. Du to their smaller size, they can hide in small places where other cockroaches can not fit. Because of their preference for moist and warm area. You will mostlikely find them behind the fridge, the dishwasher or the sink. Their smaller size can makes them more difficult to deal with and extermination can take longer than other cockroaches species.

The Oriental Cockroaches are also called ”the water bugs”. With their size of up to one and a quarter inch (1¼”), they are the second biggest common cockroaches. They’re more of a black color cockroach and you will mostlikely find them near woodpiles and in the basement, near the drain. The Oriental Cockroaches do have wings, but like the German Cockroaches, they also don’t fly. These cockroaches are very much attracted to left over food, and even your pet food, left outside.

Like any other pests; food, water, and shelter are the perfect combination to get them inside your home thru holes, cracks, and even your clothing. If you see any signs of a possible infestation, don’t wait and contact your local exterminator. Professional exterminators have the proper equipment to get rid of unwanted guests such as cockroaches, Domestic products and pesticides are not strong enough to get rid of the problem once and for all. A professional exterminator do!

The famous ”cockroaches” are the most common critters and pest you will find in any home. Cockroaches like to hide in the dark moist places where food and water supplies are accessible. These pests are scavengers. They will eat anything the get their hand on. If you see one or a few cockroaches, you can be certain there’s a lot more in hiding that you haven’t seen yet. If your neighbours have an infestations, there’s a good chance you have or will have an infestation problem as well. Cockroaches can increase their population quicker then you might think. So if you see any apparent sign of cockroaches presence, take action as soon as possible to at least try to contain or  limit the infestation problem from the start.