German Cockroach Pest Control – How To Eliminate Them?
German Cockroach Control
Of all the pests, the ugliest and scariest is the cockroach and out of all the species of cockroaches German cockroach is the most troublesome of all. Despite being a smaller species with size ranging from ½ inch to 5/8 inch, they are one of the most common and prominent species found in the household. Call 770-872-0535 and get the Kudzu 5 star rated, Marietta pest control team to eliminate the problem.
Often found in hot and humid places like bathrooms and kitchens, they specialize in hiding themselves in places where they can’t be found and the fact is helped by their nocturnal habits. With a very high reproductive rate with many nymphs arising from a single egg, they are more difficult to control once they establish themselves. The mother roach carries her eggs with her leaving no scope for error of eradication of her young ones.
It is an omnivore and feeds on meats, sugars as well as leather goods thus causing harm to each and every thing of your household. They also thrive on glue soap and other household items. In case of lack of food stuff they often become cannibals eating each other in the process.
Health Hazards Caused by German Cockroach
Surpassing all the related species, they carry a large amount of microbes with themselves making it a bigger carrier of disease than an average cockroach species. They thrive in cardboard boxes and use it as a method of transportation. It is identified as having light brown color and 2 characteristic parallel lines from head to wings. It thrives in buildings which deal with food items like bakeries and restaurants.
They are characteristically nocturnal. So, if you find them in daytime also, it’s a sure sign of heavy infestation. Thus, their control becomes all the more important as early as possible.
German Cockroach Prevention
- Clean thoroughly and prevent accumulation of food particles in accessible areas.
- If there is faulty plumbing, get it repaired
- Avoid accumulation of water
