Cockroaches
Cockroaches can contaminate food sources and eating areas spreading germs and bacteria due to the fact that they infest in unsanitary areas. They are also known to aggravate allergies or asthmatic reactions in some people. Roaches can go some time without food but need water frequently. Species of cockroaches can be invasive or infesting. The main species we come in contact with in the valley are as follows.
American Cockroach
American Cockroaches are the largest of the roaches in Arizona. They can be over 2 inches long and can fly although they are not great flyers. They are often referred to as Sewer Roaches as they sometimes inhabit areas in sewer systems. They are often found in areas where moisture is present in the house (kitchens, bathrooms) or moist dark areas outside. Many people think because of the term "Sewer Roach" if they are found inside they are coming from the drains. Although this is possible, it's not likely as they would have a long way to travel through the pipes without being washed back down, unless there is a problem with the plumbing system and leaks or gaps are present. These roaches are typically invasive meaning they wander in from the outside in search of food or water, but rarely do they have extensive numbers indoors.
Oriental Cockroach
Oriental roaches are usually about 1 to 1-1/4 inch long and are shiny black or reddish brown. They are mostly found outdoors, especially when a water source is present, often seen in mulch beds, rocks, water meter boxes and other harborage areas. They are also referred to as Water Bugs due to their tendency to seek shelter in moist areas. These roaches have wings but cannot fly.
German Cockroach
German Roaches are smaller in size than the previous two species with adults reaching only 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch. They are identifiable by two dark vertical stripes on their heads. These roaches are infesting pests and thrive in our buildings living near kitchens and bathrooms. They have the most efficient reproductive cycles of roaches and therefore will quickly infest our homes or businesses. They will live within wall voids, cabinetry, cracks/crevices even in appliances. All while readily contaminating food supplies. They feed on nearly anything including adhesives, soaps or toothpaste. Oftentimes These roaches get in our living spaces by hitch hiking either on clothing, boxes from stores or paper bags. Just to name a few.
They are most active at night so if you see these roaches wandering during the day there is most likely a serious infestation already and they are over crowded.
If you think you have a German Roach infestation try to keep a dead roach or take a picture for I.D. and contact
Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025 immediately!
Brown Banded Cockroach
Brown Banded Roaches also infest within our living and communal spaces. They are light brown/tan and are identifiable by the darker colored bands across their wings. Like German roaches, adults only reach about 5/8 inch in length. Populations can soar with the right conditions so immediate action is important.
They feed on a variety of foods but prefer things containing higher starch content including adhesives found in envelopes of books.
Often carried in similarly to German roaches in items containing glues such as paper bags or boxes.
This species can tolerate heat and low moisture conditions better than other roaches therefore can live almost anywhere in a home or structure including ceilings or attics.
For more information about Cockroach control contact
Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025
Cockroaches can contaminate food sources and eating areas spreading germs and bacteria due to the fact that they infest in unsanitary areas. They are also known to aggravate allergies or asthmatic reactions in some people. Roaches can go some time without food but need water frequently. Species of cockroaches can be invasive or infesting. The main species we come in contact with in the valley are as follows.
American Cockroach
American Cockroaches are the largest of the roaches in Arizona. They can be over 2 inches long and can fly although they are not great flyers. They are often referred to as Sewer Roaches as they sometimes inhabit areas in sewer systems. They are often found in areas where moisture is present in the house (kitchens, bathrooms) or moist dark areas outside. Many people think because of the term "Sewer Roach" if they are found inside they are coming from the drains. Although this is possible, it's not likely as they would have a long way to travel through the pipes without being washed back down, unless there is a problem with the plumbing system and leaks or gaps are present. These roaches are typically invasive meaning they wander in from the outside in search of food or water, but rarely do they have extensive numbers indoors.
Oriental Cockroach
Oriental roaches are usually about 1 to 1-1/4 inch long and are shiny black or reddish brown. They are mostly found outdoors, especially when a water source is present, often seen in mulch beds, rocks, water meter boxes and other harborage areas. They are also referred to as Water Bugs due to their tendency to seek shelter in moist areas. These roaches have wings but cannot fly.
German Cockroach
German Roaches are smaller in size than the previous two species with adults reaching only 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch. They are identifiable by two dark vertical stripes on their heads. These roaches are infesting pests and thrive in our buildings living near kitchens and bathrooms. They have the most efficient reproductive cycles of roaches and therefore will quickly infest our homes or businesses. They will live within wall voids, cabinetry, cracks/crevices even in appliances. All while readily contaminating food supplies. They feed on nearly anything including adhesives, soaps or toothpaste. Oftentimes These roaches get in our living spaces by hitch hiking either on clothing, boxes from stores or paper bags. Just to name a few.
They are most active at night so if you see these roaches wandering during the day there is most likely a serious infestation already and they are over crowded.
If you think you have a German Roach infestation try to keep a dead roach or take a picture for I.D. and contact
Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025 immediately!
Brown Banded Cockroach
Brown Banded Roaches also infest within our living and communal spaces. They are light brown/tan and are identifiable by the darker colored bands across their wings. Like German roaches, adults only reach about 5/8 inch in length. Populations can soar with the right conditions so immediate action is important.
They feed on a variety of foods but prefer things containing higher starch content including adhesives found in envelopes of books.
Often carried in similarly to German roaches in items containing glues such as paper bags or boxes.
This species can tolerate heat and low moisture conditions better than other roaches therefore can live almost anywhere in a home or structure including ceilings or attics.
For more information about Cockroach control contact
Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025
