Economy Exterminators - Cockroaches

Economy Exterminators is North Carolina's first choice for pest management and roach control.

Cockroaches are among the most important pest problems for both residential and commercial facilities.

Roaches can be a nuisance of a pest, can damage property and can even carry many common diseases.

It is very important to know which species of Cockroach you are dealing with since their habits vary greatly.

Choose your Cockroach below to learn more.

Smokybrown Cockroaches Smokybrown Cockroaches HOW TO IDENTIFY: What does a Smokybrown Cockroach look like; is it as large as your thumb and dark mahogany, almost black? If so, this is a Smokybrown Roach. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Smokybrown Cockroaches, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.

German Cockroaches German Cockroaches HOW TO IDENTIFY: What do German Cockroaches look like and where do you see them? Usually found in the kitchen area, it is small, 1/2 inch to 5/8 inches in length, and medium yellowish-brown. German roaches can be distinguished from other roaches by two dark parallel stripes on the anterior, dorsal portion (pronotum) (of the thorax) (THE HEAD). Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract German Cockroaches, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.

American Cockroaches American Cockroaches HOW TO IDENTIFY: What does an American Cockroach look like? Is it as large as my thumb? The American Roach also known as a water bug and/or the palmetto bug is the largest of the roaches (up to 1.5 inches) and reddish-brown, with a pale brown or yellow border on the upper surface of the pronotum (which coversthe head). Both male and females have full wings. This roach can fly and it crawls very fast. If the pest looks like this, it is an American Roach. (If it is not the size of your thumb and it is reddish brown to black, it is a female Wood Roach. If it is dark mahogany and the size of your thumb, then it is a Smoky Brown Roach). Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract American Cockroaches, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.

Wood Cockroaches Wood Cockroaches HOW TO IDENTIFY: What does a Wood Cockroach look like; is the roach as large as my index finger? Is it reddish at the head and almost black behind and without wings (female) and the male is light brown, a good flyer with wings longer than its body, and attracted to lights at night? Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Wood Cockroaches, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.