Cockroach Identification & Prevention
What are cockroaches?
Cockroaches are invasive and dangerous insects. They are a major pest found living throughout the United States. Cockroaches have flattened, oval-shaped bodies and six legs covered in spines. They also have two long antennae that are usually about the same length as their bodies.
Some of the most common species of cockroaches living in Kansas City Metro are American cockroaches, German cockroaches, and Oriental cockroaches.
American cockroaches
American cockroaches are the largest of house-invading cockroaches. They have a unique yellowish-colored figure-8 pattern behind their heads. Both male and female American cockroaches are strong fliers, so you may see them fly across a room.
Are Cockroaches Dangerous?
Cockroaches are not aggressive, but nonetheless they are a hazardous species of insect. They carry a large number of bacteria, parasites, and human pathogens on their bodies and legs. Dysentery, salmonellosis, gastroenteritis, and E. coli are all spread by cockroaches. Also, their feces, saliva, and shed skins commonly trigger allergies and asthma attacks—especially in children or people with weakened immune systems.
The ability of cockroaches to adapt to various living conditions, coupled with their rapid reproduction rate, makes them a formidable pest. Their presence can significantly impact indoor air quality, leading to health issues, especially in urban environments where infestations are more prevalent.
Why Do I Have a Cockroach Problem?
Cockroaches can get inside homes while foraging for food or because they have been carried in accidentally. Cockroaches are highly invasive and, once inside, will become a significant problem for any home or business. Cockroaches frequently move inside through cracks and crevices in foundations and exterior walls. They can also get in through spaces around doors, windows, air-conditioners, and through drains and vents. Cockroaches are also regularly introduced into homes inside deliveries, in used furniture, in used appliances, even in potted plants.
Another common yet less obvious entry point is gaps around utility pipes. Homeowners often overlook these points, creating an ideal entry route for cockroaches. Regular household items and clutter provide additional hiding spots, aiding their spread throughout a structure.
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Where Will I Find Cockroaches? Discover Key Roach Havens
German cockroaches like to live inside homes and restaurants. They hide in warm, humid, and secluded places such as behind appliances or underneath cabinets, in laundry rooms, in kitchens, and pantry areas. American roaches prefer to live outside in environments that meet their moisture needs. They live in trees, garden areas, underneath mulch, and sewers and drains.
American cockroaches move inside while searching for food or when the weather outside becomes too hot and dry. They nest in rooms with high humidity, including kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Oriental cockroaches prefer living and nesting in damp, dark places. They are commonly found living in sewers, drains, floor drains, basements, and crawlspaces.
Signs of Habitats: Cockroaches are nocturnal, often going unnoticed until their population grows. Keeping a lookout for aggregate places, such as areas under heavy furniture or in attics, can provide early warnings of infestation. Strategic monitoring in these key areas aids in timely intervention.
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