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Seeing a cockroach in the home is enough to strike fear in anyone’s heart. Besides giving people inside the home the feeling of creepy crawlies, cockroaches pose a real danger. Cockroach infestations can develop very quickly and they can also go undetected for long periods of time. These pests are mainly nocturnal and so, they will usually only come out at night when everyone in the home is asleep. It is important to know the signs of cockroaches, and what to do if you find them in your home.
Cockroaches are filthy creatures. They breed in sewage and feed on garbage, and carry many pathogens that can cause sickness in people. According to a Cambridge University study, there are 30 different species of bacteria associated with cockroaches that live in close proximity to humans. The World Health Organization also states that cockroaches carry microorganisms that can cause dysentery, diarrhea, leprosy, cholera, and the plague. The biggest threat cockroaches pose to humans is the fact that people can become allergic to them after they have been frequently exposed to them.
The three main types of cockroaches in Idaho are the American cockroach, the German cockroach, and the brown-banded cockroach. The American cockroach is distinguishable by yellow coloring right behind the head. It is also glossy and reddish-brown in color. The American cockroach is the largest of all types of these pests in Idaho, measuring up to three inches in length. The American cockroach actually originated in Africa, so these pests still look for warm areas inside Nampa homes.
German cockroaches are not as large as their American counterparts, but they are an even more invasive pest. Inside a home, the German cockroach does not have any natural predator and so, their populations can multiply very quickly. The smallest cockroach in Nampa is the brown-banded cockroach, which is only about half an inch in length. These pests have light tan areas on their brown backs.
Due to the fact that cockroach infestations are so difficult to detect, it is critical that homeowners know what signs to look for so they can eliminate the problem before it becomes worse. The most common signs to watch for are as follows:
The best way to deal with cockroaches is to never have to deal with them at all. There are some very simple preventative measures that can help keep cockroaches out of the home. These include:
Unfortunately, even the best prevention tips are not always enough to keep cockroaches out. At Armis Pest Management, our Nampa cockroach control experts can identify how the pests are getting in and eliminate them once and for all. Call us today at 208-650-7378 or contact us online for a free consultation.