American roaches also referred to as the Palmetto Bug are usually about 1.5-2 inches long and are reddish brown in color.  This type of cockroach is the largest of all house-infesting roaches.  They prefer to be in warm, humid temperatures and come out mostly after heavy rain.  American cockroaches are known for their ability to reproduce quickly. Females lay egg cases that contain up to 16 eggs, and can produce up to 90 of these egg cases in their lifetime.  They live under mulch, trees and sewer systems when outdoors, so when they come into your home, they are contaminating whatever they touch.

They are nocturnal and will usually hide during the day in dark, moist areas, such as under appliances, in wall voids, or in cracks and crevices.  American cockroaches are omnivorous and will eat just about anything they can find, including food scraps, decaying matter, and other insects.  They are known to be particularly attracted to sweet and starchy foods. They are capable of surviving for up to a month without food, but require access to water to survive.

The eggs hatch into nymphs, which go through several molts before reaching adulthood. The entire life cycle can take up to a year, depending on environmental conditions.

Preventing American cockroach infestations involves maintaining a clean environment, eliminating potential food and water sources, and sealing up cracks and crevices to prevent them from entering the building.  If an infestation is suspected.

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German cockroaches are an introduced species that are one of the most common and widespread pests in homes.  Most of these roaches grow to be about 1⁄2 -5⁄8 inches long and, in their adolescence, are black until they develop into adults at which time they become light brown with two horizontal black stripes.  As they grow, they will also develop wings, however, they do not fly as much as they run.

German roaches most commonly enter a home when residents bring in bags or boxes that are already infested with the bugs.   Other times, roaches come into homes through sewage systems and pipes where germs attach to their bodies and legs.  Then, when these pests enter homes, they contaminate everything they come in contact with.

A German cockroach infestation could potentially be harmful to you and your family as they carry many germs and diseases.  One of the signs to look out for are droppings that are similar to the size and color of pepper.  These pepper-like droppings are most often found in darker areas particularly in drawers or cabinets.  Another thing you might find near droppings are egg capsules.  With the combination of droppings and egg capsules, you will also begin to smell a foul odor.  It may smell musty especially if there is a large colony living amongst you.  If you let German cockroaches take over your home, they have the power to contaminate everything they touch.

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