Cockroach Control Johns Creek, GA

German cockroaches are the most common cockroach species. They measure from ½ inch to ¾ inch long. They are light brown or tan. German cockroaches have wings and also two dark stripes on their back.

American cockroaches are a common type of cockroach. They are brown or reddish brown. These bugs usually measure between 1.5 and 2 inches long, but they can grow to over 3 inches long. The adult has long wings. It can fly. One unique feature on the American cockroach is a small figure-8 behind the bug’s head.

Cockroaches prefer dark spaces that are damp. They often hide behind appliances like stoves. If you have clutter or large cardboard boxes at home, you may find cockroaches hiding there.

There are a few things you can do to prevent cockroaches from coming back. For starters, cockroaches prefer moist areas, so fix any leaky pipes around your home. Declutter your home to decrease the number of places where the bugs can hide. Focus on sanitation and cleanliness. Eliminate the roaches’ food sources by washing your dishes after each meal. Clean out your kitchen sink regularly. Store food in containers that make it more difficult for bugs to access it. Take out your kitchen trash as soon as it is full or whenever you have smelly food in the can. Clean your kitchen appliances regularly. Crumbs in your toaster or waffle iron can lure roaches.

Cockroaches rarely bite humans, though some people have been bitten. People, especially those with skin allergies, sometimes have an allergic reaction to the bites.

What cockroaches want from your Sugar Hill home is food, water and a habitat for breeding. To get rid of cockroaches, practice good sanitation habits and proper housekeeping. Don’t leave food crumbs lying around your house. Sweep the floors and vacuum regularly. If you find cockroaches, the best thing you can do is call Arete. We know where to apply our bug spray to exterminate these pests.