[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”4″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”5″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”6″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”7″ ][cs_content_seo]Cockroach\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”8″ ][cs_content_seo]Have you ever get up from your sleep in the middle of the night to use the toilet, only to find a lurking cockroach on your ceiling? Spotting these little creatures is enough to send shivers down our spine. As you proceed to mind your own business, the cockroach suddenly began to spread its wings and fly. These would definitely send us shrieking! Indeed, having cockroaches in your property would be more of a headache.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”9″ ][cs_content_seo]What is a Cockroach?\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”10″ ][cs_content_seo]Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in many homes and buildings. They are flattened and usually have 2 pairs of flat-folded wings on their backs, usually black or brown in color. They crawl quickly and usually hide in kitchens, storage spaces, rubbish bins, etc. Cockroaches live in groups and are active at night, but are usually on hiding during the day. They prefer starchy and sugary materials as well.
Having a cockroach infestation could be a problem because these creatures carry diseases such as diarhhea, typhoid fever, leprosy, cholera, and plague. They usually hide on drainage systems and other dirty areas so it is guaranteed that they are filthy.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”11″ ][cs_element_image _id=”12″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”13″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”14″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Cockroach Types\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]If you are living in the Philippines, cockroaches might be a common sight for you. There are thousands of cockroach species in the Philippines, but here are 4 of the most common ones.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”17″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”18″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”19″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”20″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”21″ ][cs_content_seo]German Cockroach\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”22″ ][cs_element_text _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]Color: Light brown to tan
Shape: Oval
Size: ½”-5/8” long
Egg:
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”24″ ][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”25″ ][cs_element_text _id=”26″ ][cs_content_seo]German cockroach is the most common cockroach found worldwide due to its ability to develop insecticide resistance.
They also feed on the dead bodies of other cockroaches and prefer to live on cracks or areas with limited to no light.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”27″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”28″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”29″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”30″ ][cs_content_seo]American Cockroach\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”31″ ][cs_element_text _id=”32″ ][cs_content_seo]Color: Reddish brown
Shape: Oval
Size: 1 1/4” to 2 1/8” long
Egg:\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”33″ ][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”34″ ][cs_element_text _id=”35″ ][cs_content_seo]Also called palmetto bugs, american cockroaches prefer living in moist places and are commonly found in subtropical and tropical regions.
It feeds on plant materials, organic material in sewage, and human foods, etc.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”36″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”37″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”38″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”39″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”40″ ][cs_content_seo]Brown Banded Cockroach\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”41″ ][cs_element_text _id=”42″ ][cs_content_seo]Color: Brown, with
banding across
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Shape: Oval
Size: 1/2″ long
Egg:\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”43″ ][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”44″ ][cs_element_text _id=”45″ ][cs_content_seo]Brown banded cockroaches are primarily nocturnal. They tend to hide in kitchen, bathrooms, even behind picture frames.
They live 206 days on average and can reproduce at alarming rates. Females lay 14 eggs in their lifespan, which usually contains 10-18 eggs per capsule.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”46″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”47″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”48″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”49″ ][cs_content_seo]Oriental Cockroach\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”50″ ][cs_element_text _id=”51″ ][cs_content_seo]Color: Shiny black
Shape: Oval
Size: 1” long
Egg:\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id=”52″ ][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”53″ ][cs_element_text _id=”54″ ][cs_content_seo]Oriental cockroach is one of the larger species of cockroaches. They can bite people, but only rarely. Their sheddings and feces can also trigger allergic reactions.
Oriental cockroaches feed on organic matter, and usually gather near water sources.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”55″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”56″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”57″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”58″ ][cs_content_seo]Signs of Cockroach Infestation\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”59″ ][cs_content_seo]One of our main concerns for our properties is to keep it clean and disease free. Our properties should be a safe space for those who use or reside in it. However, we know that safety would be a challenge especially when you are dealing with creatures that thrives in hidden places. How safe do you think your property is from cockroaches right now? Check out these signs to make sure. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”60″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”61″ ][cs_element_text _id=”62″ ][cs_content_seo]Foul Odor – Cockroaches emit an odor called cuticular hydrocarbons to communicate with each other. The smell may be hard to describe, but it sure doesn’t smell nice. In addition, the smell doesn’t go away immediately after eradicating cockroaches.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”63″ ][cs_element_text _id=”64″ ][cs_content_seo]Skin Sheddings – To be able to reach the maturity stage, cockroaches have to shed their skins. So if you ever come across a random cockroach skin, it’s time to be worried and call for a professional.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”65″ ][cs_element_text _id=”66″ ][cs_content_seo]Cockroach Eggs -Cockroach eggs are called “ootheca” which can incubate 20 cockroaches inside. You can sometimes see oothecas sticking on surfaces, hollow if it already hatched. If you spot an ootheca in your property, there is a good chance that it is already infected.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”67″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”68″ ][cs_element_text _id=”69″ ][cs_content_seo]Cockroach Waste – Just like any living, moving beings, cockroaches also excrete body waste. It looks like black pepper that is usually located in the corners of their hiding spots.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”70″ ][cs_element_text _id=”71″ ][cs_content_seo]Damage on your valuables – Cockroaches love starchy and sugary material, Cockroaches love starchy and sugary material, it doesn’t always have to be food. Pay attention to your paper materials, leather materials, glue, etc.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”72″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”73″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”74″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”75″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”76″ ][cs_content_seo]Where Do Cockroaches Usually live?\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”77″ ][cs_content_seo]Since humans and cockroaches have similarities on the food or objects we consume, it will be a never-ending battle in eradicating the stubborn cockroaches. Knowing where they usually gather or take shelter can be a crucial step in cockroach control. Here are the areas to look out for:\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”78″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”79″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”80″ ][cs_element_image _id=”81″ ][cs_element_text _id=”82″ ][cs_content_seo]Kitchen Cabinets\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”83″ ][cs_element_image _id=”84″ ][cs_element_text _id=”85″ ][cs_content_seo]Trash Bins\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”86″ ][cs_element_image _id=”87″ ][cs_element_text _id=”88″ ][cs_content_seo]Food Preparation Area\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”89″ ][cs_element_image _id=”90″ ][cs_element_text _id=”91″ ][cs_content_seo]Cardboard Surfaces\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”92″ ][cs_element_image _id=”93″ ][cs_element_text _id=”94″ ][cs_content_seo]Crawl Spaces\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”95″ ][cs_element_image _id=”96″ ][cs_element_text _id=”97″ ][cs_content_seo]Dumpster\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”98″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”99″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”100″ ][cs_element_image _id=”101″ ][cs_element_text _id=”102″ ][cs_content_seo]Fallen Logs\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”103″ ][cs_element_image _id=”104″ ][cs_element_text _id=”105″ ][cs_content_seo]Leaf Litter\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”106″ ][cs_element_image _id=”107″ ][cs_element_text _id=”108″ ][cs_content_seo]Mulch\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”109″ ][cs_element_image _id=”110″ ][cs_element_text _id=”111″ ][cs_content_seo]Storage Sheds\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_layout_div _id=”112″ ][cs_element_image _id=”113″ ][cs_element_text _id=”114″ ][cs_content_seo]Sewer Systems\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”115″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”116″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”117″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”118″ ][cs_content_seo]Cockroach Infestation Prevention tips:\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”119″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”120″ ][cs_element_text _id=”121″ ][cs_content_seo]Seal the Entrances We all know how stubborn cockroaches are. These little creatures can squeeze in from small spaces or crevices of your property. Be sure to close gaps of windows and doors and seal it up with caulk.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”122″ ][cs_element_text _id=”123″ ][cs_content_seo]Watch Out for Crumbs Eliminate crumbs that cockroaches might smell on floors or surfaces. Sweep or vacuum regularly and don’t forget to clean the hard to reach areas around appliances and furnitures too.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”124″ ][cs_element_text _id=”125″ ][cs_content_seo]Use Sealed Containers Cockroaches might have a hard time sensing food sources if you use solid, sealed containers, instead of using cardboard or paperbag packagings that they might feast on.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”126″ ][cs_element_text _id=”127″ ][cs_content_seo]Dry Up Moist Areas Check your property for leaks under the sinks, toilets, pipes, etc. You can use some dehumidifier to dry up moist areas as well.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”128″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”129″ ][cs_element_text _id=”130″ ][cs_content_seo]Free Your Space From Clutters Aside from having a nice, cozy, fresh place, cleaning your property from clutters can also deter it from cockroach infestations. Without nothing to hide and take shelter from, cockroaches would be easy to prevent or spot.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”131″ ][cs_element_text _id=”132″ ][cs_content_seo]Focus on the Kitchen Kitchen is one of the most susceptible areas for cockroach infestations because of the stored foods and moisture from water. Regularly cleaning and disinfecting kitchens would surely help prevent cockroaches from roaming around and appreciating all the goods from your place.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”133″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”134″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”135″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”136″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”137″ ][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”138″ ][cs_element_text _id=”139″ ][cs_content_seo]Ask Help From a Professional
Having a professional check your property regularly could help you get an accurate diagnosis of your property condition and prevent cockroach infestation, thus, saving you money than having to pay for hospital fees if diseases spread.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”140″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”141″ ][cs_element_text _id=”142″ ][cs_content_seo]Sources: https://extension.umn.edu/insects-infest-homes/cockroaches
https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-23/E-23.html
https://www.orkin.com/pests/cockroaches/where-do-cockroaches-live
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We, at SureSolutions Inc., only want the best results for your properties, and as pest control professionals, we are here to make sure that cockroaches in your property are completely eradicated.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”150″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”151″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”152″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”153″ ][cs_content_seo]Having trouble with cockroaches? We have the best solution for that!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”154″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”155″ ][cs_content_seo]Click here to learn more
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