Introduction

Cockroaches can survive in a wide range of environments, as they adapt almost to all situations. Cockroaches scavenge all decaying matter, including food scraps. Cockroaches also carry harmful bacteria and promote allergies in humans. Cockroaches survived over billions of years, which is solid proof that cockroaches are the most resilient creatures.

Effects of cockroach infestation in residential and commercial buildings:

Reputation Damage: 

Hospitality, restaurants, and health care sectors meet heavy reputational damage because of cockroach infestations.

Unhygienic Environment: 

The presence of cockroaches indicates an unhygienic work environment.

Property Damage: 

Cockroaches damage paper and fabrics, which also leads to machine failures in commercial kitchens.

Health issues:

 As cockroaches carry fatal bacteria like E. coli, it leads to food poisoning and nausea.

TYPES OF COCKROACHES

1. German Cockroach

• Light brown color with two stripes on the back
• Found in the kitchen and bathrooms.

2. American Cockroach        

• Reddish brown color with yellow band on head         
• Found in commercial kitchens

3. Oriental Cockroach

• Dark brown to black
• Seen in basement

4. Australian cockroach

• Looks are similar to American cockroach but smaller
• Feed on plant debris and decaying waste.

5. Smoky brown Cockroach

• Dark brown color
• Attracted to the light source.

What are the signs of cockroach infestations?

1. Cockroach eggs

• A tiny black or brown case is called an ootheca, which indicates cockroach presence.
• The egg cases can be seen in cracks and crevices of walls.

2. Shredded skin

• The old, discarded cockroach exoskeleton is seen under the furniture and door corners.
• This indicates a cockroach infestation in your home.

3. Unpleasant odour

• The pheromones released by cockroaches produce a musty odor.
• In cases of severe infestation, the odor gets severe.

4. Cockroach droppings

• Cockroach droppings appear like small black specks.
• If the droppings are seen in many areas, it indicates severe cockroach infestation.

How do you prevent cockroaches in the kitchen?

Reduce Moisture

• Repair pipe leaks immediately.
• Don’t allow water to stagnate in your kitchen or outdoor areas.
• Cockroaches thrive better in moist, rich areas.
• Drain out the excessive water collected in the refrigerator tray.

Inspect Hidden Areas

• Check under the furniture, electronic appliances, sink, stove, and dark places where cockroaches often hide.
• Inspect every crack and corner of the house to find the hidden colony of cockroaches.
• Look for egg cases, cockroach droppings, and molted skins.

Organize the kitchen

• Cockroaches are likely to stay in a messy kitchen and unorganized spaces.
• Make sure to store the kitchen items in the cupboard and shelves. Don’t keep food items on the floor.
• Pull out your stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher regularly to clean behind them. These areas can accumulate crumbs and debris, creating ideal hiding spots for cockroaches.

Cockroach control home remedies:

• Citrus peel effectively repeals cockroaches.
• Spray the mix with an equal ratio of water and vinegar in cockroach-hiding areas.
• The smell of bay leaves keeps cockroaches away.

Approaching Professional pest control service:

Approach cockroach control services in Chennai to completely eradicate cockroaches from your residential and business areas. Getting expert’s help in pest control ensures safe and effective removal of pests.

Eight Exclusive facts about Cockroaches:

1. Cockroaches can survive underwater for nearly 30 minutes.

2. Cockroaches do not depend on their nose to breathe.

3. Cockroaches can survive up to 7 days without a head.

4. Cockroaches have been on the earth for over 300 million years.

5. They are the ancestors of dinosaurs.

6. American Cockroaches can run about a speed of 3.4 miles/hr.

7. Cockroaches are resilient to higher radiation, which saves them from extinction.

8. Common Indian household cockroaches are American and German cockroaches.

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