Signs of an Oriental Cockroach Infestation in My Cherry Hill, NJ House & How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

Cockroaches are a sturdy pest that invade homes year round and spread dangerous diseases and viruses. One common cockroach species found in New Jersey homes is the Oriental cockroach which often enters homes through pipes and drainage systems. Ross Environmental Solutions will share more about Oriental cockroaches as well as signs of an infestation.

What Do Oriental Cockroaches Look Like?

Orientalcockroaches are believed to have originated in Africa, even though the name maysuggest more of an Asian origin. Oriental cockroaches are a large species. Theycan reach one inch in length with females being 1 and ¼ of an inch long. Adult Orientalcockroaches are black and shiny. The males have short stubby wings that onlycover half of the abdomen. Their black shiny skin gave them the nick name thewater bug. Not only do they resemble some species of water bugs, but Orientalcockroaches thrive in wet environments.

How Do Oriental Cockroaches Get in Homes?

Orientalcockroaches are most often seen in sewer drains, inside basements and placesthat are damp and dark. Because many Oriental cockroaches can be seen crawlingin sewer lines they can pick up diseases and spread them wherever they go.Oriental cockroaches will sometimes craw up and out of drains such as sinks andbath tub drains or they will squeeze through small gaps under doors, windowsand even the cracks through the foundation of homes.

Signs of an Oriental Cockroach Infestation

WhenOriental cockroaches invade they tend to stay in dark damp areas and often maketheir presence known. Sightings of Oriental cockroaches are often a goodindicator that you probably have more hiding somewhere near or inside yourhome. You may first see them outside in your yard. When seen outside you knowit’s time to begin pest control and exclusion. Other signs of an infestationare the sight of Oriental cockroach egg capsules. Cockroaches lay an eggcapsule which contains their eggs. Oriental cockroaches can have 16 eggs in asingle capsule. Oriental egg capsule are dark brown or a dark reddish browncolor that is about 3/8 of an inch in length. Another major sign that you havean infestation is a musty odor. A major infestation will emit a musty odor fromcockroach secretions.

How to Prevent & Get Rid of Oriental Cockroaches

Whenyou have a major cockroach problem either outside your home or inside your home,you will want to begin taking control of the situation. In keeping withOriental cockroach behavior, you will first want to cover all of the drains inyour home. Get sink or drain screens to help stop Oriental cockroaches fromentering through the plumbing system. Next make sure they can’t enter your homethrough the doors, windows, or cracks in the foundation. Window screens shouldbe secured in place and in working order. Make sure exterior doors are properlysealed when closed. Often the weather stripping needs to be replaced over timewhich is essential to keeping pests out. For additional protection, contact aquality pest control service. Have them come and apply insecticides, traps andbaits as needed to control cockroaches.

Cockroach Control

If you need help protecting your home from Oriental cockroaches and other pests, contact Ross Environmental Solutions today. We can handle all your pest control needs. Call us to schedule an appointment and begin a custom pest control plan!