Understanding Cockroaches

What are cockroaches?

Cockroaches are common urban pests, but also live in rural and suburban areas. These scavengers can find their way into any home or business. Cockroaches have a flattened, oval-shaped body, and six spine-covered legs. Their long antennae are usually the same length or longer than their bodies. Most are black, brown, or reddish-brown, and many species have identifying markings on their heads and bodies. Whether they have wings or not depends on the species. In most cases, even those with wings choose not to fly.

Are cockroaches dangerous?

Cockroaches are dangerous to people and connected to many health problems. Some of the many reasons why cockroaches should never live in any home or business include:

• The triggering of asthma and allergies
• The spreading of bacteria that cause stomach illnesses
• The contamination of food and surfaces with human pathogens and viruses
• They carry on their bodies and legs the eggs of parasitic pests

Why do I have a cockroach problem?

Cockroaches are opportunistic pests and often live outside in areas that are close to homes and businesses, usually attracted by exterior lights. As cockroaches move about foraging for food, they often find their way indoors through drains, vents, or openings in exterior walls and foundations. These insects also regularly hitchhike their way into structures inside used appliances or furniture, deliveries, or potted plants. That’s why, you need pest control in Stockton, CA, and surrounding areas.

Where will I find cockroaches?

Most species of cockroaches prefer to live in damp locations, though there are a few species that prefer hot, dry areas. Outside, they seek shelter in a variety of places such as wooded areas, behind tree bark, under mulch, in gardens, around dumpsters or trash cans, in compost piles, and sewers. Inside they nest behind appliances, in drawers, under cabinets, and around pipes and drains. Cockroaches that prefer dark, hot, dry locations will nest in attics or the upper parts of cabinets.

How do I get rid of cockroaches?

There are many species of cockroaches living throughout Modesto and the Central Valley of California. Proper identification is key when it comes to controlling cockroaches. The best way to get rid of those that have found their way into your yard or home and prevent them from returning is to partner with Peace of Mind Pest Control.

Our experienced professionals and modern services provide home and business owners with peace of mind knowing that their pest problems will be solved once and for all. If you are looking to get rid of dangerous cockroaches from your property with the help of dedicated, local professionals, reach out to Peace of Mind Pest Control today!