Cockroaches

Cockroach Identification & Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions About Cockroaches

What are cockroaches?

Cockroaches are scavengers and are a big problem for Utah home and business owners. Cockroaches are insects, and most species of roaches have wings, but very few fly. Instead, cockroaches move their flat, oval-shaped bodies from place to place by running or hitchhiking inside things like boxes, appliances, and furniture.

Two of the most prevalent and problematic types of cockroaches found in homes and businesses are the German and oriental cockroaches. Over time, these roaches have adapted to living indoors with us. We identify German cockroaches by their small size and bodies that are tannish with two dark parallel lines behind their heads. Oriental cockroaches have a more beetle-like appearance than other roaches and are shiny black. They also don’t move as quickly as other cockroaches. Reach out to us today for pest control services in Salt Lake City.

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Why do I have a cockroach problem?

Cockroaches move into structures by hitchhiking or on their own, where they make themselves at home, crawling over its surfaces, introducing health risks, and contaminating food.

The cockroach’s longevity has come from their ability to adapt, making themselves at home almost anywhere, including with people. Because cockroaches are scavengers, they are most problematic in structures where food is prepared or stored, like houses, apartments, schools, dormitories, restaurants, grocery stores, and pet stores.

Where will I find cockroaches?

A stigma associated with cockroaches is that they only become a problem in unkempt homes. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Any Salt Lake City home can experience a cockroach infestation. These pests will take advantage of the food stored in our kitchens and pantries and the dark, humid areas of shelter that our houses offer. Places inside homes where cockroaches like to hide include:

  • Loose wallpaper and backsplashes
  • Cracks in walls and wooden furniture
  • Electrical outlets and electronics
  • Storage boxes
  • Under piles of clutter
  • Vents, crawl spaces, and wall voids

German cockroaches have adapted primarily to living indoors with people. Oriental cockroaches live successfully both outside and inside structures. They have very high moisture needs, and outdoors like to hang out around sewers, drains, and the damp soil under mulch, leaves, and landscaping ties.

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