Streator Homeowners' Comprehensive Guide To Oriental Cockroaches

It can be disturbing when Oriental cockroaches infest a home because these are exceptionally dirty insects, even for a cockroach. Today, we're going to look at why this is the case, and discuss what you need to know most about them.

Identification Of Oriental Cockroaches

Appearance — An Oriental cockroach is nearly black in color. Females have rudimentary wing pads. Males have wings but do not appear to be able to fly. Females have a much more armored look to them because the wings of the male cover a good portion of its abdomen. Both will have a greasy sheen to their exoskeleton. They are oval insects with six, spiny legs, and two antennae.

Behavior — You may be able to tell these cockroaches from other roaches by the way they move. Most cockroaches can move surprisingly quick. Oriental cockroaches are sluggish and slow to move. This is partly due to their temperament. They aren't nearly as quick to flee from humans as other cockroaches can be.

What To Do About Oriental Cockroaches

There are many tips available for cockroach management but, once Oriental cockroaches get into your home or start to infest locations on your property, it is best to have a licensed and experienced pest management professional deal with this problem. Cockroaches are known to spread at least thirty three kinds of harmful bacteria, at least seven forms of human pathogens, and six parasitic worms. Recent studies have also shown that cockroach infestations in homes lead to an increased number of visits to the hospital for asthma-related symptoms. Being one of the worst cockroaches that get into Streator homes, you don't want to trust the control of these filthy insects to DIY pest control.