Feature:Oriental Cockroaches

Oriental Cockroaches

The “water bug” or Oriental cockroach is more closely associated with cooler,damp areas than most other common cockroaches. These insects mostly feed upon decaying organic matter. They are found in damp basements, cellars,crawl spaces, near drains, leaky pipes and beneath refrigerators, sinks and washing machines, under floors, and inside walls. They usually are seen walking aroundfirst floor of buildings.

These cockroaches are most common during late spring and early summer. They are more sluggish than other common cockroaches, develop in damp basements and sewers, and forage mostly at or below ground level in structures. They are usually not found in cupboards, on walls or on upper levels of buildings. They occur outside during warm weather, and, during cool periods, may migrate in mass indoors. They have a preference for high-moisture conditions.

They can live without food for a month if water is present, but die in two weeks without water. Oriental cockroaches can move into a building, entering through cracks in foundations, around loose-fitting doors or windows, and along water and gas pipes. Homeowners can help themselves by repairing leaky water faucets and pipes, sealing openings such as cracks in foundation walls, exterior walls around air conditioners, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, around plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, baseboards, etc. with putty, plastic, wood or other caulking material. Sanitation is also of paramount importance in cockroach control.

Clean areas beneath cabinets, sinks, stoves, refrigerators, etc. as well as cupboards, pantry shelves and food storage bins. Make sure to clean up spilled food and liquids. If a severe cockroach infestation develops or if you are in doubt as to the approach to take, contact us, your reputable, licensed pest control firm; we have the material, training and experience to do a thorough job. Although voles