CEDAR TREE / PESTS
ROACH
CONTROL
All about roaches and how they work, where they came from, and ways to prevent an infestation.
American Cockroach
(Periplaneta americana)
The American Cockroach is the largest of the common roaches in our area. They infest areas in search of food, most frequently found in basements, restaurants, sewers, and some food facilities.
Appearance
They're usually 1-1.5 inches in length with a red-brown coloring along their back. Their wings (both male and female) span across the entirety of their abdomens. They rarely have to use their wings to fly. Nymphs are wingless roaches which are typically smaller in size.
Signs Of Activity
You may find smear marks or signs of travel on surfaces, they'll leave behind brown stains. You may also find egg casings (Oothecae) near surfaces with food or near water sources. Their habit of lingering around damp and
unsanitary places like garbage, indoor storage, and bathrooms make them a large risk for contamination.
REAL ROACHES
ROACHES HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR ABOUT 300 MILLION YEARS.
German Cockroach
(Blattella germanica)
The most common roach you'll find is the German Cockroach. They're typically smaller than American roaches, by 1/2 an inch or so. Although they both like warm, damp environments, German roaches are more likely to be found in kitchens and bathrooms.
Appearance
They're recognized by their light brown/tan coloring with two dark lines running down the back, below the head. The Nymphs are much darker and smaller than the adult German roaches, with similar line patterns.
Signs Of Activity
Like other Cockroaches, they spend time in unsanitary locations, collecting plenty of bacteria on their bodies with the ability to transfer it by contacting surfaces. The roaches body produces a faint odor, if enough are in one location the scent will become overwhelming.
REAL ROACHES
Alcohol attracts Roaches, especially sugary drinks.