American Cockroach Identification & Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions About American Cockroaches
American cockroaches are prolific and difficult to remove unless you have the help of our professional team at Wildlife and Pest Control Experts.
What are American cockroaches?
American cockroaches are one of the most commonly encountered types of cockroaches around human structures. These pests are easily recognized by their larger size, with adults typically growing around two inches in length, and they are reddish-brown in color with a yellow band that goes behind their head.
American cockroaches are very hardy and adaptable, they run fairly quickly, and they have a pair of wings that enables them to fly short distances. Because these cockroaches are so prolific and problematic, professional cockroach control is often necessary to remove them from your property.
Are American cockroaches dangerous?
American cockroaches, like most other species of roaches, are incredibly unhygienic, and a cockroach infestation around your property is dangerous to deal with. American cockroaches will track bacteria and pathogens across your property as they scavenge for food, contaminating surfaces, food preparation areas, and stored food items. Diseases that American cockroaches introduce on your property include cholera, salmonellosis, dysentery, and listeriosis, among many others.
Furthermore, the presence of cockroaches around your property is stressful, and these pests might trigger allergic reactions or breathing issues. The more widespread a cockroach infestation is, the more problems you are likely to have with these pests.
Why do I have an American cockroach problem?
American cockroaches are opportunistic scavengers, and infestations are enabled by easy access to food, water, and shelter. American cockroaches are also very attracted to moisture and damp conditions, so leaks and humidity may contribute to making your property favorable for these insects to invade. It’s important to remove the factors that attract cockroaches if you want to deter problems from occurring.
Where will I find American cockroaches?
American cockroaches are typically found outside of properties, as they love to hide around dark, damp, and secluded areas such as overgrown grass and foliage, decaying piles of debris or organic matter, and trash cans or compost piles. Indoors, they will be drawn to humid or damp conditions and dark, cluttered spaces such as those around basements, bathrooms, garages, and storage areas.
How do I get rid of American cockroaches?
Get rid of cockroaches the easy way by contacting Wildlife and Pest Control Experts the moment you suspect these pests are invading your property. Our team will help you with an inspection that identifies conducive conditions for infestation and determines your biggest cockroach problem areas. From there, we develop treatment solutions that help to effectively eradicate all traces of these unhygienic insects.
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How can I prevent American cockroaches in the future?
In addition to professional American cockroach removal, utilize the following expert tips to prevent future infestations:
- Cut down long grasses and clear outdoor areas of debris piles or decay matter to reduce American cockroach hiding spots around your property.
- Clean up food and drink spills immediately and store all leftover food properly so that American cockroaches aren’t attracted to the aroma.
- Seal trash bags tightly and dispose of trash promptly in trash cans with tight-fitting lids to prevent cockroach scavenging.
- Fix leaks and other moisture issues both inside and outside of your property and utilize dehumidifiers inside to reduce the damp conditions American cockroaches are drawn to.
- Use window and door screens in addition to weatherstripping and sealing cracks around your property to keep roaches out.
Contact Wildlife and Pest Control Experts today for help with American cockroaches, and to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services.
