{"id":23226,"date":"2023-12-21T20:07:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23226"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:56:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:56:45","slug":"cockroaches","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/cockroaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Cockroaches"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/cockroaches\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n                  <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                      \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach.webp 258w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach.jpg 258w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"258\" height=\"194\" alt=\"american-cockroach\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wildlife-detail\">\n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-content wildlife-detail-content--full-width\">\n    <p>Cockroaches are among the most unwanted pests. They have a reputation for living in unclean homes, but these insects will actually stay anywhere with food and shelter.Since they spread a number of diseases, it&#8217;s best to respond quickly to cockroach issues.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Cockroaches Inside Homes:<\/h2>\n<p>Each cockroach will pose their own damages, specific appearance, and unique idea of habitat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Cockroach<\/li>\n<li>Brown-Banded Cockroach<\/li>\n<li>German Cockroach<\/li>\n<li>Oriental Cockroach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Signs of Cockroach Infestation<\/h3>\n<p>Cockroaches multiply quickly and can spread bacteria that threaten your health. If you notice any of these signs, professional treatment is the fastest and most effective way to eliminate the problem.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Signs of a Roaches Infestation:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Live or dead cockroaches<\/li>\n<li>Droppings that resemble coffee grounds<\/li>\n<li>Musty or oil odors<\/li>\n<li>Egg casings<\/li>\n<li>Smear marks on walls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"cockroach-infestation-areas\">\n<h2>Where to Look for Cockroach Infestations<\/h2>\n<div>Roaches prefer <strong><strong>warm, dark, and moisture-rich spaces <\/strong><\/strong>to hide hide, feed, and reproduce.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kitchen<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inside cabinets and pantries<\/li>\n<li>Under sinks<\/li>\n<li>Behind refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers<\/li>\n<li>Along baseboards and backsplashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bathrooms<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Under sinks and vanities<\/li>\n<li>Behind toilets<\/li>\n<li>Near plumbing and wall voids<\/li>\n<li>Around floor drains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laundry Room<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Behind washers and dryers<\/li>\n<li>Near water heaters<\/li>\n<li>Inside utility closets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bedrooms &amp; Living Areas<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inside dressers and nightstands<\/li>\n<li>Behind baseboards and molding<\/li>\n<li>Around electrical outlets<\/li>\n<li>Under furniture and clutter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basements, Garages &amp; Crawl Spaces<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Stored boxes and clutter<\/li>\n<li>Utility and storage areas<\/li>\n<li>Cracks in foundations and concrete<\/li>\n<li>Near drains and moisture sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>When to Call the Professionals<\/h2>\n<p>While many of these DIY methods are effective, if you&#8217;re dealing with infestations, it often requires specialized skills and equipment to remove cockroach activity fully.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inspection &amp; Identification<\/strong><br \/>\nOur inspection involves exterior and interior of your home, to identify current roach problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ant Treatment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/pest-control\/\">Extermination<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWe utilize a combination of treatment methods, exclusion techniques, and removal of webs at resting sites to help deter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusions &amp; Sanitation<\/strong><br \/>\nLong-term pest control protection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repairs &amp; Remediation<\/strong><br \/>\nOn-going treatments keep your house free from roaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <h3>Find Service in your Area:<\/h3>\n           <form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-images\">\n                <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-top b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n             style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Pest Control\/american-cockroach.jpg');\">\n        <\/div>\n          \n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n      <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n                  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">Cockroaches in your kitchen or bathroom? 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