Sunday, October 17, 2010

German Cockroach

The German cockroach, also called Croton bug or Steam fly, is a small species of the cockroach. This common pest often measures (approximately) 5/8 inch long, however there are some; that have grown slightly bigger. The color of the German cockroach can vary, from tan through dark brown; to nearly black. Characteristically there are two dark parallel streaks, running from the head to the base of the wings.

One of the most common cockroaches in the world, the German cockroach can be found throughout most American cities. These insects have been discovered in restaurants, food processing facilities, hotels, and nursing homes. Very successful at establishing themselves in buildings, the German cockroach is very hardy and highly resilient. As such, an invasion will require a focused strategy, performed by a professional exterminator, to effectively eliminate; an unexpected cockroach problem.

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2 comments:

  1. This is likely the most common cockroach pest, encountered by local exterminators and pest control professionals. In many instances, these cockroaches will find shelter between the walls of houses, requiring a focused pest control strategy; for effective exterminating.

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  2. Remarkably, even clean houses can get cockroaches too. This pest will not discriminate when in search of food and water. Because cockroach problems can multiply quickly, it is important to get the advice of a pest control services professional, about how to immediately address the threat; of a cockroach home invasion.

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