Cockroaches
Identify, control, prevent
-> Identify: German cockroach or Blatella germanica is said to be a pest since it infiltrates where we rest, eat, and sleep. The number of varieties of roaches that exist coincides somewhere between 4,000 to 7,500 species. Cockroaches are insects, brown or black, oval in shape, with long antennae and a flattened body shape.
-> Control: Cockroaches are tough pests that can survive in cold climates by seeking warm places inside. Apply boric acid, professional treatments, and gel baits. Target regions, around the water supply and food.
-> Prevent:
- Remove food and water.
- Fill in seal splits and crevices.
- Seal leaking pipes.
- Keep kitchens and bathrooms dry and clean.
- Store food in closed containers.
