Cockroaches
Control
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There are approximately 4,500 species of cockroach worldwide, of which 4 are commonly thought of as pests. Dead Cert Pest Control are experts in the eradication of all your cockroach problems.
Oriental Cockroach (Blatta Orientalis)
The oriental cockroach (also known as: waterbug) is a large species of cockroach, measuring about 1 in (2.5 cm) in length at maturity. It is dark brown to black in colour and has a glossy body.
They are often called “waterbugs” since they prefer dark, moist places. They can often be found around decaying organic matter, and in sewers, drains, damp basements, porches, and other damp locations. In order to thrive, cockroaches need a place to hide. They prefer warm places and a relatively high humidity if possible; they also need a source of food/liquid.
German Cockroach (Blattella Germanica)
The German cockroach is a small species of cockroach, measuring about 1.3 cm (0.51 in) to 1.6 cm (0.63 in) long; however, they are known to get bigger. It can be tan through brown to almost black, and has two dark parallel streaks running from the head to the base of the wings.
These insects are particularly associated with restaurants, food processing facilities, hotels, and nursing homes. The German cockroach is originally from Africa. It is very closely related to the Asian cockroach. This cockroach can be seen in the day occasionally, especially if there is a large population or if they have been disturbed. However, sightings are most commonly reported in the evening hours as they are most active at night.
This type of cockroach can emit an unpleasant odour when excited or frightened. They particularly like starch, sugary foods, grease and meats. In certain situations where there is a shortage of foodstuffs, they may eat household items such as soap, glue and toothpaste or they may even turn cannibalistic, often chewing on the wings and legs of each other.
American Cockroach (Periplaneta Americana)
The American cockroach, is the largest species of common cockroach, and often considered a pest. None of the Periplaneta species are endemic to the Americas; despite the name it was introduced to the United States from Africa as early as 1625.
They are now common in tropical climates because human activity has extended the insect’s range of habitation, and global shipping has transported the insects worldwide. American cockroach adults grow to an average length of around 4 centimetres (1.6 in) and about 7 millimetres (0.28 in) tall.
The insect can travel quickly, often darting out of sight when someone enters a room, and can fit into small cracks and under doors despite its fairly large size. It is considered one of the fastest running insects.
Brown Banded Cockroach (Supella Longipalpa)
The brown-banded cockroach, is a small species of cockroach, measuring about ⅝ in (10 to 14;mm) long. It is tan to light brown. It has two light-colored bands across the wings and abdomen; they may sometimes appear to be broken or irregular but are quite noticeable.
They are one of the most recent alien cockroaches to form breeding colonies in Britain and Ireland. They need less moisture than the German cockroach so they tend to be more broadly distributed in the home, such as in living rooms and bedrooms. They can often be found in homes and apartments, but are less common in restaurants. They tend not to be found in the daytime, since they avoid light.
The brown-banded cockroach eats a wide variety of items. Cockroaches are usually scavengers, and thus can eat a wide array of items, often almost anything organic, including decaying matter. It has been known to cause problems in hospitals by emerging at night to feed on bodily fluids, thereby risking cross-infection.