Cockroaches are disease spreading pests and there are more than 3,500 species present worldwide. They carry illnesses like salmonella food poisoning, diphtheria, gastroenteritis, dysentery, and typhoid. They are also associated with allergy causing agents that cause asthma and eczema. Cockroaches usually enter from harborage areas (crevices, cracks, laundry area, bathroom, door hinges, etc) and inhabit places where there is constant supply of water, food and shelter.

Cockroaches get into the house as most insects do through cracks and openings in buildings or damaged areas. Sometimes they can enter the home through containers or items brought in from outside, such as suitcases, shoes, bags, trash cans, etc. Pets can also get such pests inside the house as a present for you.

Just like humans, cockroaches love food! Whether food is sitting inside trash cans, leftover dirty dishes, or food dropped around; cockroaches will feed on it. It is recommended to ensure that the kitchen and dining area are regularly cleaned to avoid a cockroach infestation. Cockroaches love to inhabit a moist environment. That being said, always be vigilant of leaky water pipes beneath your kitchen or bathroom sinks, as well as floormates that tend to stay moist for hours.

Many species of cockroaches live for a year or longer if their environment is favorable. A female cockroach can produce about 320 eggs in her life. She will usually hide her egg capsules in an isolated area for safety. Cockroaches typically reach maturity in 150 days. Cockroaches are notoriously resilient, and that combined with their long life span, can be a severe problem. The cockroach problem should be dealt with immediately and effectively.

The stay of these unwanted guests depends on several environmental factors, including location and weather conditions, areas in which pests can nest and breed, and the amount of food supply they have access to. It is common for a handful of cockroaches to intrude into a home or property, lay eggs, and grow their population rapidly.

Cockroaches are known to inhabit sewer drains, bathrooms, and trash cans. They are very likely to transport pathogens and bacteria that are harmful to humans. If you come in contact with cockroaches, you must wash your hands. It is recommended never to eat food lying around pests because airborne bacteria can seamlessly spread, leaving you and your family at risk of sickness and contamination.

Cockroaches don’t like the cold, as they are cold-blooded arthropods. They prefer to live in fair-weathered temperatures, which means not too cold and not too hot.

Yes! Cockroaches are nocturnal, which means they like to move around in the darkness. If there is a cockroach infestation in your home, they might come out at night when you and your loved ones are asleep.

Cockroaches enter your home in search of food, shelter, and water. A few tips to prevent a cockroach infestation are: - Keep trash cans shut or outside your home. - Don't leave food out. - Keep the sink clean and dry. - Fix any water leaks and excessive moisture immediately. - Get your home treated by professionals regularly.