Cockroach Pest Control In Los Angeles

Cockroaches have adapted over centuries to feed off of the scraps of humans. They are omnivorous scavengers that prefer starchy materials such as cereals, sugary foods, meat products and cheese, as well as leather, hair and book bindings. Cockroaches are a public health issue because they breed and feed in unsanitary areas like garbage cans, sewer systems and septic tanks, and are often found in kitchen and bathroom areas. Cockroach droppings are also a source of allergens and can cause problems for people with asthma.

American Cockroach

American cockroaches are almost always found outside, though they can enter structures through drain pipes and sewer systems. These cockroaches can be identified by their reddish brown color. They are approximately 2 inches in length when full grown. These roaches prefer fermented foods and warm climates. They often leave their egg sacks in protected areas near food.

German Cockroach

This widely troublesome cockroach is known for occupying buildings, restaurants, food processing facilities, hotels, and institutional establishments such as nursing homes. German cockroaches are approximately half an inch in length and is pale brown in color. They can be identified by two dark stripes down their bodies and although they have wings, they do not fly. These roaches are often found indoors in humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms and prefer to hide in wooden materials near a source of water. German cockroaches attracted to warmth, so they may also be found around the crevices of microwaves, stove-tops and underneath ovens.

Oriental Cockroach

Oriental cockroaches are found both indoors and outside. They are much larger than German cockroaches, measuring at about 1.25 inches long. Oriental cockroaches are identified by their length, and their dark brown or black shiny bodies. These roaches prefer damp dark areas. They can tolerate cold, but prefer warm temperatures, so they are often found in crawlspaces, sewers, drains and around pipes.