German Cockroaches

HOW TO IDENTIFY GERMAN COCKROACHES

What does a German Cockroach look like and where do you see it? 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).

It is very important to know which species of cockroach you have since their habits and food preferences vary greatly.

Roaches (cockroaches) are among the most important pests residentially and commercially.

Their mere presence is a nuisance and they can be carriers of many common diseases.

WHERE DO GERMAN COCKROACHES COME FROM?

The German Roach is easily transported. It comes from the grocery store, suppliers (Commercial) or your friends and neighbors.

When you buy groceries, they can catch a ride in one of the bags and can be inadvertently introduced into your pantry or your kitchen cabinets.

In a restaurant situation they will come on supplies, especially soda syrups, and be placed in the kitchen or storage areas.

They can also come into commercial kitchen facilities where they can be brought from home in the handbags of employees.

German Cockroach WHERE WILL YOU SEE GERMAN ROACHES?

They are usually seen first in the kitchen at night when the lights are turned on.

After a few weeks, they multiply and the customer will see more and more when they come down to the kitchen at night.

If left untreated, the roaches will then spread to the bathrooms via the water pipes. After that, they go throughout the entire house.

They can be seen in night stands, headboards, dressers coffee tables, etc.

HOW DO GERMAN COCKROACHES MULTIPLY?

Inside the home, the female lays a light brown egg capsule every 16-24 days - up to 8 egg capsules in her life time.

Out of that capsule can come up to 36-48 eggs. As you can see, you can have quite a pest problem rapidly with German Roaches.

The German roach is economically the most important urban pest in America.

Ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract the German Roach:

Inspect all packages from the grocery store thoroughly
Sanitation is very important to reduce food and harborage
Clean all pet food dishes and remove spilled pet food
Repair all leaks in structure
Repair any damaged wood
Seek professional assistance and an on going pest prevention plan

Economy Exterminators Pest Prevention Plus program uses the 4 step approach to solve your German Roach pest problem:

Our 1st step is the inspection of the property by a Customer Service Specialist. It is very important to know the species involved and the severity of the pest problem; this is especially true with this pest. Since this pest reproduces so quickly this pest problem can go from a slight infestation to extreme very quickly.
The 2nd step would be the initial treatment by a Customer Service Specialist of all areas that the inspection revealed as critical areas. On the initial service 95% of the initial infestation needs to be eliminated to give you the results necessary for eventual total elimination, so a through treatment must be performed by a highly trained technician. Economy Exterminators uses the newest and most effective materials to solve this pest problem quickly. New baits have proven to be very effective in the past 10 years, but the German Roach has started to adapt to these baits so using the newest most effective materials is a must. Usual critical areas are the kitchen, bathrooms, pantry areas, laundry, night stands, coffee table, end tables, etc.
The 3^rd step is a 37 point inspection of your property identifies areas on your property that would reduce harborage areas as well as food and water. Sanitation is a vital part in eliminating and preventing the German Roach; client cooperation is a must.
The 4^th step would be an ongoing maintenance program - our Pest Prevention Plus program for the next generation. The next generation comes from the egg capsules which are placed in protected areas by the female.

Choose Economy Exterminators for your comprehensive, professional and proven effective pest management program, Pest Prevention Plus.

Take the first step today and Schedule a Free Pest Inspection.


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