Most of us expect to see a carpenter ant or a housefly in our homes at some point, but a cockroach can be an alarming sight. Cockroaches are usually associated with uncleanliness, so nobody wants a home infested with them. Aside from being creepy-looking crawlers, cockroaches can also spread nasty pathogens and diseases. No area in the world is safe from a cockroach infestation, so it’s important for homeowners in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut to act quickly once a cockroach is spotted.
The largest of the house-infesting roaches, American cockroaches are typically reddish-brown and can grow as large as two inches! They prefer moist areas and do not tolerate cold very well. They tend to live in basements, sewers, and may move into your yard during the spring and summer.
A smaller species, German cockroaches measure between ½ and ⅔ of an inch. They can be tan, brown, or black in color, and have wings but are unable to fly. During the colder months, they are only found in places inhabited by humans, such as restaurants, food plants, hotels, hospitals and homes!
These cockroaches can grow to an inch long, and are typically shiny dark brown. They prefer dark, damp places and can be found outdoors in sewers, under leaf cover and under mulch. Indoors, you’ll find them in damp basements, bathrooms and areas under sinks.
If you see any cockroaches in your home and suspect you have an infestation, go ahead and call your local pest control professionals. As always, feel free to reach out to Graduate. We’ll help keep your home cockroach-free!
