Cockroach Identification & Prevention
What You Need To Know About Cockroaches
Cockroaches are unsanitary, disease-spreading scavengers. Partnering with a professional is the best way to keep these common household pests from taking over your house!
Frequently Asked Questions About Cockroaches
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What are cockroaches?
Cockroaches are scavenging insects that become a major problem for people after finding their way into our Arizona homes. These insects reproduce quickly and can enter our homes in multiple ways, making them very frustrating pests to keep out of our houses.
Four cockroaches to regularly become problems in Arizona homes are American cockroaches, German cockroaches, oriental cockroaches, and Turkestan cockroaches.
American cockroaches grow over two inches long. They are dark mahogany brown with a yellow ring-shaped marking behind their heads and wings that extend over their abdomens. They are the largest cockroaches to invade our homes.
German cockroaches are light brown with two dark stripes behind their heads and wings extending over their abdomens. They are small roaches and the most common species to invade our homes.
Oriental cockroaches are beetle-like roaches that are dark brown to black. These roaches have high moisture needs.
Turkestan cockroaches are closely related to oriental cockroaches. Females are dark brown to jet black with cream-colored markings along the edge of the body and behind the head. Males are smaller than females and are brownish-orange or red with yellowish wings.
If you ever spot what you think is a cockroach in your home, reach out for help. Our professionals will be able to identify the species present and develop a plan to eliminate the infestation.
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Are cockroaches dangerous?
Cockroach infestations pose a danger inside our Arizona homes. These insects are responsible for contaminating food and surfaces with things like salmonella, cholera, and dysentery. Their shed skins and excrement put a significant amount of allergens into their air, and their presence can trigger asthma attacks.
Cockroaches are scavenging pests that live in unsanitary conditions, and they never belong in our homes.
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Why do I have a cockroach problem?
Our Arizona homes provide cockroaches with shelter, access to water, and plenty of food to forage.
Cockroaches living outside in our yards and gardens have easy access to our homes and, when necessary, will move indoors. Typically a lack of food or water is what drives these pests inside.
Some of their most common entry points include drains, vents, spaces around wires and pipes entering your house, and cracks in the foundation. Their flat bodies allow them to move through the smallest spaces.
In apartment buildings or townhouses, cockroaches can infest neighboring units by crawling through vents, walls, and spaces under doors.
Cockroaches also passively enter our homes by hitchhiking. They move from home to home after climbing into things like boxes, bags, or secondhand items.
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Where will I find cockroaches?
Cockroaches in Arizona are more than capable of living in our indoor and outdoor spaces. Most species prefer environments that provide them with warmth and moisture.
Some of their preferred outdoor hangouts include under mulch and garbage cans, behind tree bark, and around sewers and drains.
After getting into our homes, cockroaches hang out in areas that put them near food and water, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. Common hideouts indoors include cabinets, drawers, wall voids, crawl spaces, cardboard boxes, and behind large appliances.
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How do I get rid of cockroaches?
Get rid of cockroaches the easy way; partner with a professional! At H&N Pest Control, we put a strong emphasis on customer service. We treat our customers like family and use our experience to ensure that your home’s pest problems are solved and won’t return. We specialize in Arizona pest control and provide pest control solutions that are not only effective but environmentally sensitive.
German cockroaches are the most common roach to invade our homes, and we have developed a solution to specifically target and eliminate them from Arizona homes. To learn more about removing cockroaches from your home, call us for information about our German cockroach solutions and home pest control services!
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How can I prevent cockroaches in the future?
To help prevent problems with cockroaches in your Arizona home, take advantage of the following tips:
Inspect all secondhand items and deliveries for cockroaches before bringing the items inside.
Use a caulking gun to fill in gaps and cracks in your foundation.
Make sure your window and door screens are in good shape, and that door sweeps are in good working order.
Place caps on chimneys and vents.
Remove clutter from inside your home to reduce hiding spots they can utilize.
Regularly vacuum and clean your home to eliminate crumbs and spills.
Store food in the refrigerator or containers with airtight lids.
Call today for more information about getting rid of cockroaches from your home!
