What Property Owners Need To Know About German Cockroaches

If you're unsure whether it's a German cockroach that has invaded, you can identify it by its light brown or tan color. Also, they have two parallel stripes running down their back. Finally, they have wings, but you'll find them running when they move more than anything.

Small Pest Equals Big Problems

Don't mistake; their small appearance doesn't mean they don't cause problems for property owners. The main problem they cause is that they contaminate everything they come in contact with. German cockroaches are known to feed on human and roach feces along with other disgusting materials, which means pathogens and bacteria follow them everywhere they travel. For this reason, common illnesses associated with them are Salmonella, dysentery, diarrhea, and asthma, among others.
 
As if their ability to cause illnesses wasn't bad enough, they are also difficult to remove from the premises. This is mostly because they are difficult to kill, invade in large numbers, and reproduce rapidly. Since this particular breed has three ways to avoid elimination, your only recourse is to seek professional cockroach control services in the event of an existing infestation.

Keep The Cockroaches Away

Regardless of the breed, cockroach prevention is much easier than cockroach control. You can get ahead of the game by following these tips we've collected for your review:

• Trash Management: German cockroaches can and will get into your trash. For this reason, ensuring that all garbage is secured and properly managed, the battle will be on its way to being won.

• Don't Live Dirty: German cockroaches thrive in filth. Your best move is to practice cleanliness. Wipe down counters, sweep the floors, mop the floors, pick up clutter and debris, and do everything to make your property perfectly clean.

• Utility Pipes: This species gets through the plumbing and sewer lines. If you protect these entrances and block them ahead of time, you will have fewer chances of a German cockroach invasion.

• Eliminate Moisture: All cockroaches need water to live. Without accessible moisture, this species will not stick around. Check for leaks, standing water, and other moisture sources to keep them at bay.

• Professional Assistance: Bringing in the professionals before there's a problem is a great way to ensure a problem never develops in the first place. Plus, they'll help keep you protected against other pests while they're hard at work.

Remove The German Cockroaches

German cockroaches are difficult to deal with, which is why our team at Jury Pest Services provides a 5-Zone approach to deliver the results you need. This means German cockroaches can be controlled as long as there is treatment and sanitation, and you will also need to address any other issues, such as open cracks and crevices that the German Cockroaches can come into your property from.

For decades, Jury Pest Services has been providing pest control solutions to property owners in South Carolina and Georgia, which is why our customers know they can trust us to eliminate their pest problems while keeping their properties safe from ongoing damage.

Do you need German cockroach prevention services? Then contact our team at Jury Pest Services to get started with our pest control options. A cockroach-free property is within your grasp.