When a Floridian spots a cockroach, he or she tends to ignore the pest in the hopes that it quickly scurries away. Cockroaches are common to the hot, humid Florida weather, so it comes as no surprise when a lonely cockroach makes an appearance in a home or commercial building. Unfortunately, cockroach infestations are not any less serious than a bed bug, ant, or mosquito infestation. At Manning Pest Control, we can give you the tools to source a cockroach problem in time to have it taken care of by pest control professionals.
Fast facts about cockroaches
Most common to Florida: German cockroach and American cockroach
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Dictyoptera
Family: Blattidae
What exactly is a cockroach?
Cockroaches are small, oval insects that range from about ½ to 2 inches in size. They can be brown or reddish-brown in color. With six legs, wings, and antennas, they are prepared to wander any dark, moist environment.
How can I spot a cockroach?
Cockroaches are drawn to Florida’s year-round warm and humid weather. If your property does not have central air and humidity is high, that property is especially prone to a cockroach infestation. Since moisture is attractive to cockroaches, they are more likely to camp out in specific areas, like under sinks, behind dishwashers, under refrigerators, in trash cans, and inside crawlspaces. The best ways to keep cockroaches away are to make sure doorways are secure, seeing no gaps under the doors, using door and window screens, and sealing up any cracks that lead into the property. Also, make sure there are no unnecessary gaps around anything that goes through an external wall, like pipes or cables.
How can I treat a cockroach infestation?
Although cockroaches seem harmless, the truth is that a roach infestation can lead to serious health risks. Certain proteins found in cockroach feces, saliva, and body parts can cause allergic reactions or trigger asthma symptoms, especially in children. Cockroaches have the potential to passively transport microbes, including pathogens and bacteria that are potentially dangerous to humans. One way to surely rid your property of a cockroach infestation is to contact a professional pest control team. A licensed, experienced team can perform a thorough inspection and create a pest control treatment plan customized to your property’s needs.
Looking for a trusted pest control team? Manning Pest Control, based in Broward County, is prepared to restore your South Florida residential or commercial property after cockroaches have invaded. Contact Manning Pest Control at (954) 772-3077 to request a FREE quote today.
