Cockroaches Identification & Control
Appearance
Cockroaches can measure over 50 mm (2 in) length, with
tropical species tending to be larger than those found in other climates.
Cockroaches have six legs, two antennae and some have wings. However, most
winged cockroaches are not particularly adept at flying. Read more about what a
cockroach looks like.
Cockroaches belong to Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Arthropoda,
Class Insecta and Order Blattaria. Some species invade human dwellings and are
considered pests. Others are beneficial to the environment as important
recyclers of decaying organic material. The pest cockroaches can be carriers of
various diseases because they are commonly found near waste deposits or in the
kitchen, where food is present. Restaurants may also experience cockroach infestations.
Cockroaches emit unpleasant odors and may also produce
sound. The Madagascar hissing cockroach is the most famous of these vocal
cockroaches, although more common species may produce quieter clicking or
chirping noises.
Cockroaches can wreak havoc on your home. To win the war in
cockroach control, here’s what you should know:
Entry: Cockroaches can enter your home in many different
ways, from the outside through cracks and crevices, vents, sewer and drain
pipes. We even bring them in on products like grocery bags, boxes, purses and
on our person!
Ideal environment: Your home is an ideal breeding ground for
certain pest species of cockroaches. With plenty of food, warmth, water and
nesting sites, they can remain active all year round.
Reproduction: Cockroaches reproduce quickly. For every one
you see there can be many, many more hiding and multiplying behind your walls.
Evasiveness: Because cockroaches typically are nocturnal, if
you’ve seen one, you almost certainly haven’t seen them all. The few cockroaches
you see by day could mean they were likely forced out by overcrowding; a
possible sign of severe infestation.
Allergies/Asthma: The debris created by cast-off cockroach
skins, dead bodies and droppings can aggravate allergies, especially in children
and sensitive individuals.
Cuban Cockroaches
Pacific Beetle Cockroaches
Pale-Bordered Field Cockroaches
Cinereous (Lobster) Cockroaches
Australian Cockroaches
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