German Cockroaches

Nashville, Murfreesboro and Mt. Juliet TN

German Cockroach Appearance:

Color: They can be tan to almost black, and has two dark parallel streaks running from the head to the base of the wings.

Size: .5 inches to .75 inches long.

Dangers of the German Cockroach:

German cockroaches are most commonly associated with asthma and asthma attacks. German cockroaches are also carries of E. Coli and salmonella, which can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea. The German cockroach can also be an annoyance in your home. They are very successful at establishing populations in buildings, and is very hardy and resilient against attempts at pest control. This cockroach is also smaller than many other species, so it can more easily hide and fit into very small cracks and crevices to evade humans. The immature cockroaches will live off excretions and moults from the adult cockroaches, so can remain hidden away from most surface treatments.

Causes and Solutions for German Cockroach Infestations

Cockroaches can enter your home on their own or by being brought in boxes, bags or luggage.  Cockroaches look for a warm and moist place to hide in and they can most often be found in kitchens, bathrooms, crawl spaces and basements. Eliminating cockroaches can be difficult. For every one cockroach you see, there may be many dozens or hundreds hiding in your home.  If you think you have a German cockroach problem contact the qualified pest control experts at Ameri Care.

Ameri Care offers German cockroach treatments for homeowners and business with German Cockroach problems.  Contact us today, get a quote over the phone.