Indoor Cockroaches
German Cockroaches
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The German cockroach is the most common cockroach in the U.S. Because they breed so rapidly (each egg case can produce 20-40 baby roaches), even a single female in your home could produce a cockroach infestation of more than 30,000 individuals in a single year.
Unlike other roach species, the female German cockroach carries her egg pouches with her until they’re ready to hatch.
This means infestations spread easily and can be difficult to contain.
All cockroaches have flat, broad bodies with long hind legs and antennae. Their wings lie folded flat on their backs, and most are black or brown.
The German cockroach, however, tends to be light-brown with two dark, parallel stripes that run down the body from the head to the wings.
Brown-Banded Cockroaches
Brown-banded roaches love warm, dry areas, and are commonly found inside walls or electronics like televisions or refrigerators.
A flying cockroach, this species hates water and doesn’t like to live in moist or damp places.
They are about 0.5” in length, and tend to be dark brown. Both males and females have light yellow bands on their wings and abdomens.
American Cockroaches
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While the American cockroach isn’t the most common roach species in the U.S., it is the largest.
It’s also one of the longest-lived – with lifespans of about two years.
These roaches are sometimes called the “sewer roach” or “palmetto bugs.” They can reach 1-3” in length and tend to be brown or reddish-brown with light yellow edges around their bodies.
What Attracts Roaches to My Home?
Regardless of what kind of roaches you have in your home, one thing is certain: you don’t want them there.
In addition to giving you the creepy-crawlies, roaches can trigger allergies, spread disease, and create an unsanitary living environment.
Fortunately, the first step to getting rid of roaches is understanding what’s attracting them to your property in the first place.
Here are some of the most common culprits:
1. Food sources
Roaches are omnivores, meaning they’ll eat anything. They are particularly fond of starches, sweets, greasy food, and meats.
Easy sources of food – like dirty dishes in the sink, pet food on the floor, or crumbs on the counter will draw them in.
Roaches also love garbage, so make sure to take the trash out regularly and keep all household garbage cans tightly sealed.
2. Shelter
Cockroaches enter homes for shelter.
Depending on the species of roach, they may live behind picture frames, in hollowed-out wood, in damp places like beneath the sink or behind the toilet, or in the backs of your electronics.
As the temperature dips outside, roaches will venture indoors.
They love quiet, forgotten areas, and may live underneath large appliances, in the corners of basements, and the attic.
3. Location
If you’re wondering “why do I have roaches in my clean house?” we understand.
Solving a roach problem can be frustrating – especially if you’ve been careful to avoid common attractants.
Unfortunately, some locations are just more appealing to roaches than others.
Species like the American cockroach don’t need unsanitary conditions to thrive – they simply enter through a gap in a window seal or a door left open and start establishing themselves in your house.
4. Water
Like all animals, roaches need water to survive – and they’ll enter even the most sanitary homes to find it.
Leaky pipes and faucets are common attractants, as are open showers and pet water bowls.
5. Landscaping
While roaches love to live inside, they’ll also enter your yard in search of food, shelter, and water.
Standing water in birdbaths, gutters, and flowerpots will all attract roaches, as will food sources like birdseed or fruit plants.
Indoor Cockroaches
Indoor cockroaches can be a very real problem for homeowners. They are generally found in the kitchen and bathroom, and they can leave unsanitary conditions in your home.
Cockroaches are attracted to food, so it’s important to keep food sealed in containers and clean up spills immediately. You should also keep your trash cans closed, as this will help prevent them from finding food in your trash. Cockroaches also like to live near water sources, so you should make sure that any leaks or wet spots on the floor have been cleaned up.
If you suspect you have an infestation of cockroaches in your home, there are steps you can take to get rid of them quickly and easily. One of these is by using an insecticide spray that contains pyrethrins or permethrins. These chemicals will kill any cockroaches that come into contact with them but will not harm pets or humans if used correctly (following instructions on the label).
However, if you want something more permanent than a spray-on insecticide then consider using baits instead! Baits are small trays filled with poison that attract cockroaches because they contain sugar or other sweeteners which are attractive to insects such as ants and termites
List Of Indoor Cockroaches
- Attracts and kills roaches (German, American, and Oriental roaches)
- Bait starts working to control roaches in 2 days
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- Adjustable flow nozzle means no waste and no mess
- Inspect bait placements periodically and reapply as needed
- Use in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, garages, and other indoor spaces
- Large 3 oz bottle provides plenty of roach-killing power
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- Kills all common listed household bugs (refer to product label for complete list of insects)
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- Ready to use 24 oz. sprayer for small areas or 1 gal. ready to use trigger sprayer for larger areas
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- Large 16oz Bottle
- Powerful Essential Oil
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- NO-FUME SPRAY: Formulated to kill indoor insects, including ants, beetles, roaches and spiders while not leaving behind any sticky residue; formula dries quickly
- LONG LASTING SPRAY: Long lasting spray starts to kill existing indoor insects fast, while creating a residual barrier to keep ants, roaches and spiders from entering your home for up to one year (when used on nonporous surfaces)
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