What do Oriental cockroaches look like?
Oriental cockroaches grow to be about one inch in length and they are shiny black in color. Females have wide bodies and undeveloped wings while males have narrower bodies and developed wings. Oriental cockroaches are not capable of flight.
Another distinctive feature of these roaches is that they emit a very pungent, musty odor.
Are Oriental cockroaches dangerous?
Like any other species of roach, Oriental cockroaches are very dangerous to have invading your home; allergens from Oriental cockroaches can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks in people, especially in young children.
Before entering into your home these pests are crawling through garbage and sewage; because of this Oriental cockroaches carry and spread dangerous bacteria, human pathogens, and parasitic worms from their bodies and legs. Inside of homes Oriental cockroaches contaminate food sources, utensils, dishes, and food prep areas with bacteria and pathogens.
Why do I have an Oriental cockroach problem?
Oriental cockroaches live outside in moist, dark areas like in sewers, under piles of leaves and other organic debris, under stones, and underneath piles of wood and fallen logs. If the weather outside becomes too hot and dry for them they will actively seek shelter indoors or they may accidentally find their way inside while foraging for food (starchy foods and any type of organic matter).
Oriental cockroaches typically enter through spaces found underneath of doors, through the spaces found around utility pipes and through pipes and floor drains.
Can I control Oriental cockroaches?
Oriental cockroaches often infest in larger numbers, are difficult to control, and have the potential to spread dangerous bacteria and diseases. The best defense against roaches is to contact a pest control company that offers cockroach control.
At Arrow Pest Control, our home pest control services and commercial pest management solutions are designed to protect against the bugs that are common to the Garden State. This includes Oriental roaches. Contact us today to find out how we can help you get rid of Oriental roaches!
How do I make my property less attractive to Oriental cockroaches?
There are several steps that you can take to help prevent Oriental cockroaches from making their way inside of your New Jersey home.
- Inspect the exterior of your home and seal cracks or crevices found in the foundation or outside walls, and install door sweeps under all exterior doors.
- Check where utilities are entering into your home and seal any spaces found around pipes or wires.
- It is a good idea to repair or replace any leaky pipes or fixtures in your home, ensure that gutters are working properly to direct water away from your home.
- Inside of your house keep food in sealed containers; quickly clean up spills and crumbs, and routinely wash dirty dishes.
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