Let's Talk About Cockroach Control In North Texas

Roaches are unsanitary pests, plain and simple. It is the primary reason they are considered a serious health concern. But many North Texas residents don't truly understand how, why, or how much of a threat roaches are to human health. Join us today as we look at common cockroaches in our region, the unique ways they present a danger to residents, and the challenges of DIY cockroach pest control. If you are currently dealing with a cockroach infestation and you need advice, click over to our contact page or give us a call. Adams Exterminating Company offers cockroach pest control in North Texas and solutions for ongoing cockroach prevention and pest management. We'll help you find the right control solution for the cockroaches you're battling in your home.

Types Of Cockroaches Found In North Texas

The cockroaches we find most of the time are German, American, and oriental cockroaches. Each is unique in its own way. If you understand what makes them unique, you'll understand how they can make you sick and what is needed to control them. Let's walk through some simple facts about each.

American Cockroaches: These roaches go by two names that provide some insight into what makes these roaches tick. They're called water bugs or palmetto bugs. In both cases, these names were given to American cockroaches because of their attraction to moisture and moist habitats. You can use this knowledge against them. If you fix leaky faucets and other plumbing issues and use dehumidifiers in humid areas, you may make your home uncomfortably dry for American roaches. It isn't a guaranteed solution, but there is a chance. Their high moisture requirements cause American cockroaches to go in and out of structures, which can expose them to dirty, stinky, and unsanitary environments found only outdoors.

Oriental Cockroaches: These black cockroaches are drawn to humid environments, just like American cockroaches. Moisture control and installation of dehumidifiers will drive these roaches out of your home. They also need extremely unsanitary conditions because they lay their eggs in rotting organic matter. If you keep a clean dry home, these roaches will prefer to stay outdoors. Unfortunately, their attraction to unsanitary outdoor environments makes them the worst roaches to find in your home. They are far more likely to make you sick than the other two listed here.

German Cockroaches: There is no other cockroach quite like the German cockroach. Of the three roaches listed here, this species is the hardest to control. The reason is that German cockroaches do not have the limitations of the others. They do not require extremely unsanitary environments in which to lay their eggs. In fact, female German cockroaches carry their eggs around with them. They also don't need high levels of humidity or available moisture sources. While they certainly like areas of a home that are humid, it is not a requirement for life. If you have these roaches in your home, we suggest getting a professional German cockroach treatment. There is, however, a plus side with these roaches. Under certain conditions, they're not nearly as much of a health threat as the others. If German cockroaches stay indoors and don't go in and out, and the environment inside a home is sanitary, the health risks they present are low.

Now that you know how common cockroaches in North Texas behave, let's dig in a little deeper and talk about how they spread diseases inside our homes. The more you know, the greater your ability to guard yourself and your family from harm.