German cockroaches are some of the most common types of roaches found in Crawfordville homes. Unfortunately, these cockroaches also happen to be some of the most difficult to eradicate. If you are seeing any type of cockroach in your home, the professionals at Florida Sun Termite and Pest Control are here to help. Our Crawfordville pest control technicians have been dealing with German cockroaches for decades, and we know how to help you keep these dangerous and filthy bugs out of your home.
Everything You Need To Know About German Cockroaches
The German cockroach is a small-sized species that usually measures around a half-inch long. They have tan or light brown bodies and two dark stripes that run parallel down their backs. This type of cockroach prefers warm and humid areas. If they are able to get into your home, they will probably hang out in your basement, bathroom, or another moist area in your house.
The German cockroach is able to infest your home faster than any other roach in this area. The female German cockroach will lay an egg sac called an ootheca. This sac is small, brown, and shaped like a rectangle. Each ootheca can have up to 30 roach eggs inside. When the eggs hatch, it usually only takes about three months for the roaches to reach full maturity. Other cockroach species take up to a year for the baby cockroach to reach adulthood. This means that if you have German cockroaches in your home, you will need to act fast if you want to prevent a small problem from turning into a full cockroach infestation.
Why German Cockroaches Are A Dangerous Pest To Have
German cockroaches will crawl over disgusting and unsanitary surfaces throughout their lives, allowing them to pick up a wide range of harmful pathogens. If they come into your home and walk around your food or food preparation surfaces, they could spread these dangerous and harmful pathogens to you. Salmonellosis, gastroenteritis, and E. coli infections are just a few of the illnesses that you can catch from having even one roach inside your home.
Many people also experience allergic reactions when exposed to a German cockroach's shed skin, urine, or fecal matter. If you are one of the many people that are allergic to a roach's waste, having a severe infestation in your home could be dangerous for you.
Mistakes Crawfordville Homeowners Make To Attract Roaches
German cockroaches are always on the lookout for a reliable meal and a safe place to stay. If they think they can find that inside your home, they will do whatever they can to try to come inside. Some of the things that could make the roaches choose your home over other homes include:
- Having leaky faucets or pipes
- Leaving food out in easy-to-access packages
- Uncovered trash cans
- Leaving out your pet's water and food dishes
You don't have to have a dirty home to have a roach infestation. However, if you have a lot of clutter in your home, the roaches are more likely to go undetected as they grow their population because they can hide under objects.
Why Professional Cockroach Control Is Worth It
German cockroaches are small and able to stay out of sight. This can make them extremely difficult to eradicate on your own. At Florida Sun Termite and Pest Control, we know the best way to get rid of German cockroaches in your Crawfordville home and keep them away for good. Give us a call today to get your free quote!