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PEST INFO: COCKROACHES

Cockroaches are one of the most adaptable and successful insects. They can infest any type of structure from homes to commercial establishments. They can be brought in with purchased merchandise and can travel freely within a building along wires and pipes. While they are mostly a nuisance pest, they are capable of carrying disease pathogens as well as causing allergic reactions or asthma attacks.

German Cockroach (Blattella germanica)

The German cockroach is the most common species in the Lower Mainland. It is generally described as a small cockroach, 1 to 2.5 cm in length. They are light brown to reddish-brown in color with two dark longitudinal stripes on the thorax. Nymph stages resemble the adults but are wingless and tend to have pale areas on the thorax. The ootheca, or egg capsule, is about 1 cm in length, slightly curved, and is a yellowish-brown color. Female cockroaches carry the egg capsule until one to two days before the nymphs emerge. However, the egg capsules may be dropped prematurely if the female is threatened. On average, there are 30 to 40 eggs per capsule. Development time from egg to adult is on average 103 days but can range from 54 to 215 days.

German cockroaches are not social insects but many individuals will occupy a harbourage area together. Harbourage areas include cracks and crevices in walls, cabinets, or floors. They are generally nocturnal but will be seen in the daylight when the cockroaches are under stress or the infestation is very large and acceptable harbourages are overflowing. In general, they spend about 75% of their time in harbourages. They are omnivorous and will feed on almost anything from crumbs or scraps of food to glue or toothpaste. While food is important for long-term survival, they can live approximately one month on water alone.

More About Cockroaches

Cockroaches are primitive insects that help recycle dead plant material outdoors. However, the few species that infest our homes and businesses give all cockroaches a bad reputation. There are almost 70 kinds of cockroaches in countries like the United States, but only six or so are considered pests of homes and businesses.

Adult house-infesting cockroaches are medium to large insects (1/2–2 inches long, depending on species) that vary in color from a light reddish-brown to black. They have a broad, flattened shape, spiny legs, and long whip-like antennae. Roaches are active at night and will scatter quickly when disturbed by light. Immature stages (nymphs) resemble adults but are smaller and have undeveloped wings.

Adult female roaches produce egg capsules, which may contain up to 50 eggs. Some species carry them on their bodies until hatching takes place, while others drop the capsules in protected places they frequent. After about 30 days young nymphs appear and begin their gradual development. As with all insects, roaches must shed their outer skin (molt) to grow. Immediately after molting they are white, but within hours their body becomes dark and hardens. Depending on the species, it may take a single cockroach as little as six weeks to become an adult or up to a few years. There are several generations per year.

Roaches reproduce at an enormous rate and are capable of producing several thousand offspring in a year. They are often carried intu homes in shipping materials, grocery bags, beer and soda cases, laundry, and used appliances.

Cockroaches can bring about illnesses such as:

Food poisoning — because they feed on decaying matter and crawl through unsanitary places, they can track germs across food on your counters and in cabinets, which can cause food poisoning..

Dysentery - a disease that comes from ingesting fecal matter, which cockroaches can transfer onto food.

Tapeworms - which can cause serious illness and problems with digesting food in humans and other animals.

Roundworm - parasitic organisms, such as pinworms, that can be dangerous to humans and cause illnesses such as trichinosis.

Fungus - cockroach droppings, shed skins, and other material can develop fungi that may affect the lungs or eyes. Those with asthma can be at risk from fungi associated with cockroach debris.

Viruses - roaches are known to carry a number of viruses, including those as serious as polio.

Allergies - cockroach droppings, shed skins, and saliva are among the leading causes of allergies for people living in urban areas.

How Can I Avoid Cockroaches in My Home?

• Clean up spills quickly
• Don't stack newspapers, magazines, or cardboard boxes in the house
• Regularly clean underneath the fridge, toaster, stove, and other appliances
• Empty the kitchen bin regularly
• Make sure food scraps are cleaned off the floor quickly (especially with toddlers around)
• Store food in sealed containers
• Don't leave pet food lying around in pet bowls
• Fill gaps where cockroaches might get in (use steel wool, and leave the shower/bath plugs in afterwards).

Already have a cockroach infestation? Here's what to do:

• Try Trapping - use sticky traps to monitor cockroach traffic lanes.
• Keep your home clean - take care of garbage and other sanitation concerns quickly.
• Treat your home - this means using chemical methods to kill cockroaches and get rid of the infestation.
• Manage your environment to make it less conducive to cockroaches. This usually means getting rid of decaying matter such as old newspapers, clearing clutter in pantries and cabinets and under sinks, and cleaning in and around your home.

Because of the risk of serious illness, trusting professionals is the best choice for cockroach control. After all, you don't want to kick up infectious cockroach debris into your home's air. Because there are many insects that look like cockroaches, professional identification is very important.

If you do use insecticides or cockroach control products, make sure you carefully follow the instructions for use. To ensure the most effective pest control, however, contact a reputable pest control company like Essen Pest Control. Our services:

• Bed Bugs Extermination/Control
• Mice Control/Extermination
• Ant Treatments/Control Services
• Cockroach Control & Removal
• Expert Termite Control
• Professional Raccoon Removal

Our service area includes Ottawa, ON, Toronto, and the surrounding areas. For cockroach removal and pest control in Ottawa,
ON call 613 804 7378 now!