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Oklahoma City residents are going to encounter cockroaches at some point. Unfortunately, these pests are incredibly problematic. Cockroaches pose numerous risks since they can destroy your belongings, wreck your home, and make you sick. Before you can tackle and solve this problem, you’ll need to find out which cockroach species you’re dealing with. Below, you’ll find more about the common species in our area so you’ll know what you’re dealing with.
Most Common Species In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City residents are going to encounter a handful of cockroach species. The most common will be explored in more depth below.
German
German cockroaches are roughly 5/8ths of an inch with a light-brown or tan body. They’re unique thanks to the racing stripes found on their heads. These cockroaches are prolific breeders so they can quickly turn a small infestation into a bigger one. When they invade residences, they’re often found hiding under refrigerators, dishwashers, and other warm appliances.
American
American cockroaches are large than other cockroach species since they reach two inches in length. They have reddish-brown bodies with a dark place centered on their heads. Surprisingly, this cockroach can fly. They do not infest residential or commercial structures overnight. It takes them a few months to create a mess. They prefer living around broken sewer pipes and steam tunnels.
Although you’re going to encounter these cockroaches most often, there are others. Some of the other cockroaches you may encounter include Brown-Banded Cockroaches, Surinam Cockroaches, Oriental Cockroaches, and more.
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroaches
Pennsylvania wood cockroaches are often found in our area. Females and males look much different so you may believe they don’t belong to the same species. During adulthood, males will have full wings. As for females, their wings are significantly shorter. These roaches are native to the Eastern United States. Occasionally, they’ll travel to Oklahoma City. They tend to be attracted to woodpiles, wood siding, wood shingles, and blocked gutters.
Spotted Mediterranean Cockroaches
These cockroaches are small with most reaching a third of an inch. Although they’re light tan, they will have a few dark speckles on their bodies. These cockroaches come from Europe and can be found across the United States. If you find them in Oklahoma City, they’ll likely be hanging out around your outdoor plants.
Oriental Cockroaches
Oriental cockroaches are black or dark brown and grow over an inch in length. Some reach an inch and a quarter. Although female Oriental cockroaches never develop wings, males do. A male oriental cockroach can develop wings that cover three-quarters of its body. These cockroaches are rarely pests and prefer hiding in older structures downtown. They can also infest sewer systems. They’re cold hardy so you’ll find them around our trashcans.
Smokey Brown Cockroaches
Smokey brown cockroaches grow over an inch and they’re reddish-brown. They’re primarily found in the southern United States, but they’ll sometimes travel to other states. For instance, you might find them in Oklahoma City at some point.
Surinam Cockroaches
Surinam cockroaches are roughly three-quarters of an inch. These cockroaches are found in warm locations. If they travel north, they’re not going to be found outside. They cannot tolerate the cold temperatures. There are no male Surinam cockroaches. All of them are female and they hold eggs until they give live birth.
Brown-Banded Cockroaches
Finally, you’ll have to worry about encountering brown-banded cockroaches. These pests got up to half an inch and look a lot like German cockroaches. However, they don’t have racing stripes.
Reasons For Cockroaches
Cockroaches can enter homes for numerous reasons. Some of them are going to invade unkempt homes because they’re searching for food. However, some cockroaches invade for other reasons. For instance, they might be looking for busted sewer pipes or clogged gutters. You need to identify the species you can find out why they’re on your property.
Primary Cockroach Dangers
You’re likely worried about your health. Unfortunately, cockroaches are indeed dangerous. As the infestation expands, the risks will slowly intensify. Therefore, you cannot ignore a cockroach infestation. Doing so will put you and your loved ones at risk. These pests are often linked to salmonella outbreaks. They’ll also make your asthma symptoms worse. They often crawling through human feces and trash. As a result, they can carry and transmit bacteria. Suffice to say, it is pertinent to wipe them out before someone gets ill.
What Is The Most Effective Cockroach Extermination Strategy?
Professional cockroach management is guaranteed to deliver a speedy outcome. Our goal is to help our clients achieve full cockroach extermination in the shortest duration possible. We do this without compromising the clients’ health and property.
With the client’s involvement in the pest control process, our exterminators can achieve maximum results. Regardless of the severity of the infestation, with the combined effort of the client and exterminator, we can wipe out a full-blown infestation of cockroaches in as little as 2 treatments.
How Long Does It Take To Process A Professional Cockroach Inspection Request?
Our customer service request process takes between 24 and 48 hours to complete. We strive to deliver speedy responses to all incoming pest control service requests. If you are overly concerned about a cockroach sighting, do not hesitate to take advantage of our same-day or emergency service.
Submit your service request as soon as possible to avoid any potential delay. A delay could compromise your case, resulting in a severer cockroach infestation.
Is Cockroach Pesticide Environmentally Unfriendly?
Pesticides with a chemical base do pose some environmental risks. However, it is possible to minimize these risks by opting for EPA-approved brands. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for the sale and production of all pesticides in the United States. Manufacturers are required to seek EPA approval before their pest control products legally enter the American market.
To protect our clients from potential chemical pesticide exposure, we require all properties to be fully vacated prior to each treatment.
What Should I Do To Protect My Oklahoma City Property From Future Cockroach Infestation?
Knowing the signs of a cockroach infestation is a great place to start. With this information in hand, you will successfully identify home infiltration immediately upon the detection of cockroaches. By this point, you should be experienced enough to identify the cockroach in all phases of the life cycle – adults, eggs, and larvae.
Our Oklahoma City customer support is on standby waiting to process your pest control service request. We offer free inspections, consultations, and written quotes as well.
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