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Known for their remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in almost any setting, cockroaches are notoriously difficult to eliminate without professional assistance in homes and businesses. They are even capable of spreading germs, bacteria, and allergens within our homes and businesses. Since cockroaches prefer to remain hidden, spotting one on your property often indicates a troubling infestation.
- Clean up spills, food, and dirty dishes.
- Frequently sweep, vacuum, and remove clutter from your home.
- Store trash correctly by making sure the lid fits securely.
- Store food in airtight containers.
- Repair any leaking pipes.
- Install humidifiers where excess moisture is a problem.
Common Species of Cockroaches in Long Island
Each of these species has oval bodies, six legs, and spines on their legs. They also all have wings; however, their ability to fly varies. Another commonality they share is their appetite for pretty much anything. Cockroaches are not picky when it comes to food. They will consume anything from human food to garbage and feces. Re-infestation is almost inevitable without an Integrated Pest Management approach.
Cockroaches of all kinds infest Long Island. Four species of cockroach commonly infest homes and businesses in New York City, but also in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn. Homes and businesses can see several kinds all at once.
German Cockroach
Oriental Cockroach
American Cockroach
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Brown-banded Cockroach
What Are the Signs of Cockroaches?
It's good to know the signs of cockroaches so you can take action to get rid of them. Some usual signs of a cockroach infestation are:
- Live cockroaches crawling around your home or businesses.
- Small, dark droppings that resemble pepper or coffee grounds (cockroach droppings).
- Unpleasant odor: In the event of serious infestation, a strong oily or musty odor may be present.
- Small, oval-shaped egg cases (called oothecae) in your home or business.
- German roach eggs are brown in color.
- American roach eggs are dark brown.
- Brown-banded roach eggs are light reddish-brown.
- Oriental roach eggs are dark reddish-brown.
If you suspect that you have a cockroach infestation, it's crucial to tackle it as soon as possible. Cockroaches can carry and spread diseases as well as contaminate food, posing a risk to the health and safety of your family and employees.
How Dangerous are Cockroaches?
Cockroaches are gross and dirty, but many don't realize how dangerous they are. Cockroaches pick up many different pathogens from the places they live, like sewers and dumpsters. Pathogens spread by cockroaches can cause diseases including salmonellosis, cholera, dysentery, plague, leprosy, and giardia. They can also trigger asthma.
Essentially, cockroaches will bring the filth-ridden places they dwell in into your home and contaminate your food and living space. This is worsened by their ability to breed quickly and their resistance to pesticides.
How to Get Rid of Cockroaches?
Over the counter sprays only work for roaches on the surface and will not eliminate the ones that are not seen. As soon as you notice signs of an infestation in your home, reach out to your local cockroach experts at EM Pest Control. Our team will recommend a course of treatment that will eliminate roaches that are not just out in the open, but also behind walls and in hidden places.
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