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What Every Aiken Homeowner Ought To Know About Cockroaches
February 17, 2020
It is said that knowing your enemy is half the battle. Fortunately, as a homeowner, you probably do not have too many enemies. The worst enemy most homeowners have to deal with is a neighborhood dog doing its business on their grass. Today we will be unraveling the mystery behind one enemy many homeowners ignore. We are talking about cockroaches. Here is everything you need to know.
Common Home Invading Cockroaches
There are only two major species of home-invading cockroaches here in Aiken — the American cockroach and the brown-banded cockroach.
The American cockroach is about 2 ⅛ inches long and reddish-brown with six legs and a pair of antenna. Referred to by many names, including water bug, Bombay canary, and palmetto bug, the American roach is the largest pest roach here in America. Typically found right outside of homes, it is not uncommon to find these pests wandering indoors, specifically to humid areas inside the house.
The brown-banded roach has two lighter bands of brown surrounding its body. It also has two full wings. This roach is a common household invader here in Aiken. These pests can be found in warmer areas around your home and often lay their eggs under furniture.
How Dangerous Are Cockroaches?
If there were a ranking for most dangerous pests, cockroaches would be reasonably high on the charts. Capable of carrying and spreading over thirty-three unique types of bacteria, seven human pathogens, and six dangerous parasitic pests, cockroaches are a force to be reckoned with inside homes. And, it doesn’t stop there — cockroaches can also trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions with the skin they shed while developing. If cockroaches are in your Aiken home, you aren’t going to want them to stick around for long.
How Easily Cockroaches Can Get Into Homes
The worst part about cockroaches is how easily they can slip in and out of houses. Due to their flat compact bodies, cockroaches can move through the smallest of cracks and gaps in your home’s exterior. They can even slip under exterior doors. Even crazier, cockroaches can enter your home through utility pipes or even through your toilet. It is not uncommon for roaches to travel between houses in a neighborhood using this method. The saying where there is a will there is a way has never been more accurate than when it comes to cockroaches trying to get into homes.
How Hard Cockroaches Are To Get Out Of Homes
If only it were as easy to get cockroaches out of homes as it is for them to get inside. The sad truth is that when cockroaches get inside, they are experts at staying alive. Not only are they great at staying out of sight, but they are also resilient to many different forms of pest control. Without the proper knowledge of where they hide inside homes, or what methods work best to eliminate them effectively, you will be hard-pressed to handle a cockroach infestation without some help.
How Jury Pest Services Can Help
Looking for help getting cockroaches out of your home? We have your answer here at Jury Pest Services. With our highly qualified team of pest technicians in your corner, cockroaches won’t stand a chance. With over 70 years of experience and an unmatched dedication to our customers, you will find no company better suited to take care of you and your home’s pest needs. We are your best option for controlling pests.
Give us a call today to schedule an appointment for your Aiken home.