About Cockroach

Cockroaches are the most common pests which infesting your home and apartments. They are repulsive that contaminate food, kitchen utensils, and other household items and leave an unpleasant odor. Cockroaches can transfer pathogenic microbes that cause food poisoning and other illnesses. Many people are also allergic to cockroach excrement and their shed skins.

Cockroaches do not live in centralized nests or colonies like ants, bees, and termites. They congregate in distinct areas, in response to aggregating odors in their feces. Cockroaches are more active at night than during the daytime. During the day, they generally remain hidden in cracks and other dark, secluded areas. At night, they leave their hiding places and search for food. Cockroaches will eat all human foods, plus many other items such as soap, toothpaste, glue, hair, excrement, and filth.

Prevention

Clean kitchen appliances regularly; Grease and food spills beneath and behind kitchen appliances can be their food sources.

Empty and clean cabinets; Keep food in sealed containers.

Clean the floors frequently; Vacuum or mop all non-food areas as cockroach and their feces contain pheromones that attract other cockroaches to the same areas.

Keep garbage cans clean and covered.

For heavy cockroaches infestation, it is recommended to contact professional pest management company.