According to a long-standing joke, cockroaches would be the only life form to survive a nuclear blast. In all seriousness, this durable pest certainly doesn’t show signs of slowing down any time soon.
The U.S. recently had its first sighting of a cockroach species originally native to Japan. Researchers at Rutgers University confirmed the appearance of the pest in New York City’s High Line, an aerial park in Manhattan converted from a former railway. Unlike other species, this Japanese cockroach produces a type of antifreeze that allows it to withstand the brutal East Coast winters.
It’s believed that the bugs made their way stateside buried beneath the soil of plants that were brought in to decorate the park. This demonstrates how easily cockroaches can turn up in any type of surroundings. To date this particular species has been seen only at the High Line, but due to their rapid procreation they could spread rapidly.
Whether they’re German, Oriental or American, cockroaches that enter your home aren’t welcome visitors. The unsightly mess of their shed skin and droppings is secondary to the health hazard they pose. Cockroaches are carriers of various germs and bacteria, meaning any food stuffs they come in contact with are instantly infected. Their feces and saliva are also irritants for allergy or asthma sufferers.
If you suspect that cockroaches of any variety have invaded your home, enlist the help of the Monmouth County pest control professionals at Allison Pest Control. Our fully trained technicians can quickly eradicate every trace of these unwelcome guests.