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ALL ABOUT COCKROACHES

HAVING TROUBLE WITH COCKROACHES?

One of the best-known and most hated pests, cockroaches are common throughout Arizona. These insects are capable of flight, but are most often seen crawling around a home. They prefer darkness and will usually hide in dimly-lit areas, visibly scattering when a light is turned on.

Cockroaches are relatively solitary insects. They do not live in colonies like ants or termites do. However, with the right conditions, a single home can host scores of roaches as roaches breed very quickly. A single female cockroach will lay up to 150 eggs in her lifetime, and roaches can lay eggs as often as twice a week. This means that if left untreated a small handful of roaches can quickly turn into a massive infestation.
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TYPES OF COCKROACHES IN ARIZONA 

In our state, there are three common types of cockroach that can be found within the home: American or “sewer”, German, and Oriental cockroaches. No matter what species, all roaches can be a big problem for home and business owners.

– American Cockroach: Also called a sewer roach, they are the largest type of roach in Arizona, measuring up to 2 inches long. They are most commonly found in moist areas such as sewers, basements, crawl spaces, etc. They sometimes venture inside the home through plumbing lines to escape the pesticides periodically sprayed in the sewers.

– German Cockroach: By far the most common type of roach found in the home, these small, ½ inch-long brown roaches are often associated with human food areas such as kitchens, pantries, or other storage areas. They are extremely prolific and reproduce faster than any other type of cockroach.

– Oriental Cockroach: These 1 inch-long, dark brown roaches are commonly found outside the home in areas with decaying landscape materials. They can be found in dark, moist areas which can include under stones, in mulch piles, or bushes. Occasionally, they can find their way into the home through door thresholds, through utility pipes, or plumbing lines.

All cockroaches are extremely hardy and can become resistant to poisons, which is why DIY pest control methods are often ineffective. Because roaches can breed very quickly, a few bugs can easily turn into an infestation.

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WHY COCKROACHES ARE A PROBLEM

In addition to being unsightly, cockroaches can pose a health hazard to your home and family. The dirt-like grains of roach droppings and the signature “musty” smell emitted by some roach species can be allergenic, leading to air quality problems and breathing issues for some people. Roach droppings can be found anywhere in the home once there is an infestation. These droppings will be seen in closets, in clothing, in bedding, in between towels, in the kitchen, bathroom, all living areas, in between the couch cushions, under pillows, virtually everywhere in the home!

Roaches can also carry diseases, including e. coli. Food, especially pantry items, can be contaminated by roach droppings and diseases carried on their bodies. Because roaches spend a lot of their time in garbage, sewers and other unsanitary places, they are exposed to a number of potentially dangerous pathogens. Even though it is a good idea to cover your food containers and lock food tight if stored in the pantry, roaches will feed on the residue of foods and grease if they have access to it anywhere the home.

DO YOU HAVE A ROACH PROBLEM?

Cockroaches are unwelcome guests in any home. If you’ve found roaches in your home or business, it’s often a good sign that there are many more hidden out of sight. Because roaches are so difficult to eradicate, professional intervention is often the best recourse.

Many people do not see roaches during the day. They may be active in daytime hours, but only in dark crevices and nooks and crannies where you don't look on a frequent basis. Be on the lookout for roaches where they like to hide, which is in tight areas along walls, behind appliances in kitchens, and behind furniture that is close to the wall.

Call Overson Pest Control today to learn more about our roach control methods and to request an inspection of your home or business. We are your #1 pest control in Mesa, and are a resource to help you get rid of roaches and pests as a highly trained exterminator in the Mesa area. We will be happy to answer your questions and help you to enjoy a roach-free home!

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