Cockroaches
Cockroaches
What you need to know
Cockroach, Waterbug, or Palmetto Bug infestations can occur anywhere, including homes, businesses, sewers, planes, and boats. They are skilled hitchhikers and can cause major problems once their numbers start to grow.
Basic Biology
Identifying The Problem & Control
Ideal environment
Entry
Cockroaches can enter your home or business through water pipes, electric lines in walls, cracks, crevices, and vents. They can also hide in furniture or cardboard boxes as they get inside.
Allergies/Asthma
The debris from dead cockroaches and their fecal matter can worsen allergies in children or those who are sensitive.
Reproduction
Quick to reproduce, cockroaches can rapidly increase their populations, leading to a major infestation.
Evasiveness
Since cockroaches are nocturnal, they generally don’t come out during the day. Seeing a few cockroaches during daylight hours might indicate the population is so large that they are forced to leave their nesting area because of overcrowding. This could be a sign of a severe infestation.