Cockroaches come in different sizes and species. Knowing which type you have around can help you determine how much of a problem they are and when it’s time to get help from NJ pest control services.
American Cockroaches
American cockroaches are large, light brown bugs that mainly prefer living outdoors in humid environments. They can be a problem if they infest garbage cans and other outdoor areas, but they’re not as much of a problem indoors.
Oriental Cockroaches
Oriental cockroaches are large, dark brown or black bugs that also prefer outdoor environments. They seldom come indoors, although they might wander into humid indoor environments from time to time.
German Cockroaches
German cockroaches, which are smaller and light brown, are the ones that are mainly a problem for homeowners. These bugs are commonly seen inside houses and other buildings looking for food, water and shelter. They can spread germs around as they move about, making them a health problem as well.
Brown-banded Cockroaches
Brown-banded cockroaches are also smaller, although they’re darker in color than German cockroaches. These striped or banded bugs are usually seen outdoors, where they run around looking for food and water.
No matter what kind of cockroaches you have in your home or yard, our NJ pest control services can help. Contact Allison Pest Control for help dealing with these pests.