Cockroaches are nasty little pests that are known to cause disease and have been linked to allergies and asthma. In some areas, they are so prevalent that only up to 50% of the population is sensitive to them, but the remaining 50% still suffer from the negative consequences of their infestation, like sleepless nights.  Cockroaches may not be a huge issue in colder climates where the temperature freezes them, but can be a massive problem in tropical or warm regions. Cockroaches are among the most repulsive critters that can be found in a house. But these pesky creatures aren’t just icky looking — they can also spread germs. Cockroaches spend the majority of their lives hiding in small spaces, like the wall voids behind your kitchen cabinets and the dark recesses under your refrigerator. They’ll only come out at night to hunt for food and water. That’s why it’s common to see them scurrying around your counter tops, floors and work surfaces at night. Here is more information on cockroaches if you need it:

Night Cockroaches

Introduction

Night cockroaches are the most common pests that plague homes and apartments. They are usually black or brown in color and their bodies are about an inch long. This kind of roach is nocturnal. They prefer to come out at night as they search for food, water, and warmth. These insects can squeeze into cracks, crevices and small spaces to find a place to hide or lay eggs during the day. You may see them roaming around your kitchen in search of food scraps or other organic material. If you do not properly clean up after yourself (or your pets), then you could be at risk of having night cockroaches invade your home!

Characteristics of Night Cockroaches

Night cockroaches are small, oval-shaped insects that are about 1/2 inch to 1 inch long. Adults have no wings and are light brown to dark brown in color. They come out at night to look for food, which can include anything from human food scraps to living or dead animals. The female night cockroach can lay up to 40 or more eggs during her lifetime (1 year). When the baby cockroaches hatch out of their eggs, they look like adults but they grow into adults in about 2 months!

How to Kill Night Cockroaches

• Vacuum up dead cockroaches.
• Spray insecticide.
• Use traps as a secondary method of elimination.
• Use gel and bait to target the nest, or use spray to kill roaches that come out at night.

Preventing Night Cockroaches

• Keep food sealed and in airtight containers.
• Store food in the refrigerator.
• Clean up food spills immediately.
• Clean up pet food immediately after your pets have eaten, especially if you have a cat or a dog that eats on the floor or off a mat (such as puppies).
• Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink overnight; wash them before bedtime so they don’t get moldy overnight!

If you want to prevent night cockroaches crawling into your home and making themselves at home, keep these things clean: your kitchen cabinets and drawers, pantry items like cereal boxes and pasta jars (make sure they’re sealed shut!), under-sink areas where pipes are located near walls or ceilings where roaches can easily crawl through gaps between pipes/walls etc…

Here’s how to get rid of night cockroaches.

If you have night cockroaches, it’s likely that you’re seeing them in the kitchen. This is because night roaches are attracted to food crumbs and other food smells. If left unchecked, these pests will thrive on your kitchen countertops and even in your pantry!

To prevent an infestation of night cockroaches:

• Clean up all crumbs from food preparation areas at night before going to bed. You can also use a small bowl of vinegar or lemon juice to attract them away from the floors and walls of your home—just make sure the bowl is out of reach so no one can accidentally knock it over!
• Keep sinks clean by wiping down surfaces after each use. Make sure water does not pool up around drains or pipes; this provides an ideal environment for cockroaches to breed in dampness behind walls or under appliances where pipes may leak slightly over time due to wear-and-tear (even if only very slightly).

Conclusion

To prevent night cockroaches, seal cracks and crevices in your home where they could hide or enter. You should also eliminate food sources, such as crumbs and spills, that might draw the insects.