Roaches
Local Cockroach Extermination & Prevention
Texas is no stranger to roaches with over thirty different species being found in our state alone; and the Houston, Missouri City, Sugar Land, and Katy areas are certainly no exception. Roaches are particularly pesky pests to try to eliminate and control. They are highly adaptable, can easily make their way into your home through small holes that you may not detect or be able to see, survive for up to a month with no food and a week without any water, and can be extremely difficult to detect early on until you find yourself with a full-blown infestation on your hands. Since there are so many different species, it is important to properly identify the specific kind of roach is in your home in order to come up with an effective treatment plan. That is why the key to effectively ridding your home of roaches and preventing them from coming back is through regular roach control services from an experienced local pest control company.
The Dangers of Roaches
There’s no question - roaches are disgusting little critters that can easily make your skin crawl just thinking about them. But more concerning is the fact that they are riddled with bacteria - such as salmonella, staphylococcus, dysentery, cholera, and streptococcus - to name a few, that can easily make you and your loved ones very sick, even if you never run across one in your home. In addition, roaches are one of the most common sources of indoor allergens due to the enzymes found in their excrement, shedding body parts, eggs, and saliva. For those with asthma, this can be particularly concerning. If you or even one of your immediate neighbors have seen any cockroaches in the home, it is important to call a pest control company as soon as possible.
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Types of Local Roaches
American Roaches
Arguably the most common type of roach that you will find in the Houston, Missouri City, Sugar Land, and Katy areas is the American Roach. These are the dark red or brown roaches with yellow edges that are capable of flying.
German Roaches
German roaches are particularly difficult pests to eliminate as they are primarily indoor pests unlike the other roaches on this list, and they are capable of laying 35 to 40 eggs at one time so an infestation can grow at a significant exponential rate. They tend to be smaller than the American roach and lighter in color, with the exception of the two dark strips running along the top of their backs.
Smokybrown Roaches
The smokybrown cockroach is more commonly seen outside amongst leaf litter and mulch, but they can easily make their way inside of your home. They look very similar to the American cockroach, but their color is darker and more uniform throughout their body, and the smokybrown roaches do not have the telltale yellow band that American roaches have.
Call the Roach Pest Control Experts Today!
Our experts have decades of experience eliminating pest problems throughout the Houston, Missouri City, Sugar Land, and Katy area. If you suspect that you may have a roach problem on your hands and want assurance that your roach problem will be eliminated quickly and effectively, call the experts at Texas A-1 Pest Control today!
