German Cockroach Control
Notice a cockroach crawling in your home? There’s a good chance that insect was a German cockroach. German cockroaches are the most common cockroach in the United States.
Due to their unmatched resilience, it is difficult to eradicate these insects with at-home remedies and solutions. In fact, German cockroaches have been spotted in homes on every continent besides Antarctica. They can easily survive, avoid, and overcome most treatment methods.
Before a full-blown pest infestation breaks out, you should call a pest control professional as soon as possible. Contact Champion Termite & Pest Control, Inc., today for a free estimate on German cockroach treatment services in North Central Florida!
German Cockroach Prevention
With their voracious appetite, German cockroaches will eat anything and everything. Because of this, it is important to eliminate potential food and water sources as much as possible. Regularly wipe down countertops, sweep floors, and dispose of household trash. By leaving behind minimal crumbs and waste, cockroaches will likely leave your home in search of a better food source.
Be particularly mindful of the cleanliness of your kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom. These areas tend to be warm, humid, and damp, making them an ideal space for German cockroaches to feast and lay their eggs.
For extra reassurance, it is never a bad idea to also seal cracks and crevices. These spaces are common entry points for cockroaches. By sealing them, you can minimize the amount of cockroaches that can enter your home.
German Cockroach Extermination
Once they enter your home, German cockroach populations can quickly spiral out of control. These insects reproduce extremely quickly. Even worse, German cockroaches only undergo a short period of time between hatching and reaching maturity. All it takes is one cockroach to start an infestation.
At Champion Termite & Pest Control, Inc., our experienced pest control technicians can help homeowners manage cockroach infestations. When entering your home for a pest inspection, our experts will conduct a thorough survey of your home. Sticky traps may be placed throughout your household to catch any hidden roaches. This gives our specialists an idea of how many roaches are already present indoors.
Based on this examination, our team will then determine the best method to safely eradicate your roach problem. No matter what, our technicians always use environmentally safe and top-shelf insecticide sprays, dust, and gel bait to rid your home of troublesome roaches.
German Cockroach FAQs
German cockroaches and Asian cockroaches are extremely similar in appearance. Unless you are a skilled entomologist, it is nearly impossible to tell these two insects apart. Both have long antennae and two dark parallel bands emerging from behind their head. However, the main distinguishing feature between the two is that German cockroaches do not fly. While Asian cockroaches are strong fliers, German cockroaches prefer to crawl across surfaces.
There are a number of indicators that may suggest a German cockroach infestation. For one, you may spot tiny cockroach droppings on household surfaces. These feces are dark and typically the size of a black pepper speck. In some extreme cases, you may also notice a foul or musty odor. This unpleasant smell occurs when there is a large infestation of cockroaches.
