{"id":2727,"date":"2014-11-26T03:11:59","date_gmt":"2014-11-26T08:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2014-11-23T19:13:25","modified_gmt":"2014-11-24T00:13:25","slug":"3-things-to-know-about-the-american-cockroach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/26\/3-things-to-know-about-the-american-cockroach\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Know about the American Cockroach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The American Cockroach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While some insect pests like the black widow spider<\/a> can be quite scary on an individual level, others like the American cockroach are actually far more dangerous from a practical standpoint. Here are a few of the reasons why:<\/p>\n

They Spread Disease \u2013 <\/strong>The American cockroach \u2013 also known incorrectly as a \u201cwaterbug\u201d or \u201cPalmetto bug\u201d – will inevitably get into every crack and crevice in a home. As such, they are exposed to an incredibly wide range of disease-causing bacteria including strains that carry salmonella and E. coli of gastroenteritis fame.<\/p>\n

They Aggravate Allergies \u2013 <\/strong>Through their prolonged contact with their own feces and that of other species, American cockroaches cause a veritable avalanche of asthma and other respiratory pathogens to be introduced into the air in the average home where they reside.<\/p>\n

They are Hard to Kill \u2013 <\/strong>The old \u201ctruism\u201d that the only creature that will survive WW3 is the cockroach has a certain element of truth to it. The American cockroach will probably never be completely eradicated \u2013 there are just too many of them \u2013 but they can be easily controlled with a regular system of pest control.<\/p>\n

As you can see, the American cockroach is a master of concealment and can survive on almost anything from the hair on your head and skin cells to the glue that binds books. For more information on ridding your home of American cockroaches and other insect pests<\/a> or if you are already looking for a NJ pest control company, please contact us at Allison Pest Control. We can be found online at AllisonPest.com<\/a> or reached directly at 800.564.4585.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While some insect pests like the black widow spider can be quite scary on an individual level, others like the American cockroach are actually far more dangerous from a practical standpoint. 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