
Cockroaches are known to spread disease and can cause allergic and asthmatic reaction in young and susceptible individuals.
Home Hardware Pest Control has the know how and specialized equipment to effectively remove cockroaches from your space.
Physical Characteristics
Reddish brown to black.
Habitat
Cockroaches tend to be found in sewers and basements, around pipes and drains and around food storage areas.
Food Source
Cockroaches are known to feed upon just about anything.
Threats
Cockroaches have been reported to spread at least 33 kinds of bacteria, six kinds of parasitic worms, and at least seven other kinds of human pathogens. They pick up germs on their legs and bodies as they crawl through decaying matter or sewage and then carry these into food or onto food surfaces. Germs traveling on the cockroach from decaying matter or sewage may remain invective for several weeks. Recent medical studies have shown that cockroach allergens cause many allergic reactions in inner city children. Infestations have also been known to cause asthma in children.
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