Experts in the extermination of cockroaches / cockroaches
What types of cockroaches infest our living spaces and what is their life cycle?
There are several species of cockroaches (also called cockroaches or cockroaches):
- The Blattella germanica or German cockroach is a small species of cockroach that measures between 12 and 16 mm. Of Asian origin, it should not be confused with the oriental cockroach. It has spread almost everywhere in the world and lives near human habitation. Commonly known as cockroach or water insect, infestations are very frequent and widespread in Quebec. She lays an ootheca every 6 weeks. It has a life expectancy: 6 to 9 months
- Periplaneta americana: The American cockroach is a cockroach that often lives in cellars and basements. She prefers humid and warm places. It is particularly found around pipes and drains.
Necrophagous and omnivorous, the cockroach is not difficult! He eats almost anything and everything. It can be called a “garbage insect” because it feeds on garbage, animal corpses with a clear preference for moldy food. He has a preference for places where food is prepared, such as kitchens or restaurants. She is particularly attracted to alcoholic beverages, especially beer, but also to starch and sugar. She loves to gnaw papers, newspapers, and also the glue that is in the bindings of books. The only prevention is to do a cleaning in large and behind the cupboards.
- Blatta orientalis: the oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis) is a large, adult cockroach species that can measure up to 2.8 cm. Quite dark brown in color, even close to black, its body shows a lustrous, shiny appearance. Also known as water bug or black beetle, it is more apathetic than other species and emits a foul odor.
- Supella Longipalpa: The brown-banded cockroach (Supella longipalpa) is also called striped cockroach or furniture cockroach. This cockroach is considered a pest and is often found in dwellings. If you have cockroaches at home.
What damage do cockroaches (cockroaches) cause?
The cockroach is necrophagous and omnivorous, that is to say that it eats almost everything and anything, from the corpses of insects, meat to plants. She also appreciates starch, sweet foods and fats. It shelters mainly in places close to their food, humidity and heat.
The German cockroach is active especially at night away from light and remains gregarious, that is to say that it lives in groups. Be careful if you see them running at your feet or on your sink during the day! Sound the alarm, because if cockroaches come out during the day, it is because they are disturbed or they are very numerous.
How to fight cockroaches (cockroaches)?
Cockroaches can cause infections, diseases, allergies and especially poor hygiene of edible food, especially when they swarm in the kitchen.
Here are some ways to eliminate them:
- Traps: there are sticky traps in specialized shops with food in the center that attracts them. Once glued, cockroaches die.
- The vacuum cleaner: once vacuumed, the insects are asphyxiated in the bag. The bag must be tightened tightly and put directly in the trash.
- Closing access points: once the passage of cockroaches is located, simply block, seal and caulk holes, skirting boards, sinks …
- Steam cleaning: In some cases and on some non-fragile objects, steam cleaning can work wonders.
- The most effective insecticides: diatomaceous earth, also called silicon dioxide This fine powder is composed of marine microorganisms that causes the death of insects by dehydration in a week. Diatomaceous earth is not toxic to humans or pets. Its effects remain active as long as the powder remains dry
The cockroach has been able to live and survive for four hundred million years. It is one of the only animals of creation that is radio-resistant and can survive very high levels of radiation. Scientists have even found several living and healthy species after the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Humans also exploit cockroaches as laboratory animals or for their medicinal properties.
If your home continues to be infested, only an extermination specialist can provide you with a more definitive solution.
What damage can cockroaches (cockroaches) cause to your health?
Did you know that cockroaches can carry about thirty different bacteria, germs and pathogenic parasites? It’s chilling! They carry germs on their paws when they return from the sewers and bring them to your kitchen countertop or food cupboard. Without being dangerous in the extreme, cockroaches cause allergic reactions and asthma especially in frail people, children and the elderly.
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