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Pest Management Solutions for Cockroaches
There are several types of cockroaches present across Ontario. Identifying the correct type of cockroach helps professional exterminators plan the right type of treatment for the best results. Cockroaches can spread diseases and cause discomfort to people with allergies or asthma. Advantage Pest Control can help keep cockroaches at bay with our pest control solutions in North York, Scarborough, Whitby, Toronto, and surrounding areas.
Get in touch to schedule an extermination to get rid of cockroaches from your home or commercial property today.
Types of Cockroaches in Ontario
Here are the major types of cockroaches found in Ontario.
German cockroach
These are among the most common types found and are smaller in size (13-16 mm). They are light brown and have two dark lines on their backs.
American cockroach
These cockroaches are larger (2.5 - 5 cm) than their German counterpart and are reddish-brown in colour. These cockroaches tend to fly and eat a wide variety of items.
Oriental cockroach
These types of cockroaches are darker than the German variant and grow between 1.8 cm to 2.5 cm. They have a slimy appearance.
Wood cockroach
These cockroaches are very similar to German cockroaches but seldom survive indoors. They are found outside amongst trees, rotting logs, and firewood piles.
Brown-banded cockroach
Measuring only 10 - 14 mm, these are the smallest variety found in Ontario. These cockroaches have a small, light brown band on the wings and front side and are commonly found inside heated homes. They do not need as much moisture as other varieties.
Cockroach Prevention
If you constantly see cockroaches running about, come across dead cockroaches, or see droppings that look like coffee grounds, chances are, you have a cockroach problem. Here are some ways you can prevent an infestation.
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Keep garbage bin areas clean
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Keep garbage bins properly sealed
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Clean up food spills immediately
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Do not leave dirty dishes overnight
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Repair plumbing leaks quickly
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Wrap your pipes to avoid condensation
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Keep your space clean
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Store food off the ground in racks or shelves
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Seal openings around windows and doors
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Do not leave your doors open without a screen
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Seal you food items in jars or containers
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Hire professional exterminators
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How many eggs will the common cockroach lay in one batch? I have just found a dead cockroach with one egg sack.A. The female will lay up to forty eggs at one time. Some species will mate only once and they will remain pregnant for the rest of their lives. Adults will live for an average of eight to fifteen months. Cockroaches reproduce on an average of four times per year.
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Q. What attracts cockroaches?A. Cockroaches are attracted to food, water, warmth, and shelter. They will eat anything and are particularly attracted to starchy foodstuffs.
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Q. When are cockroaches most common?A. Cockroaches are active year-round.
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Q. When am I most likely to see cockroaches?A. Cockroaches are nocturnal and are most active at night. Any sudden light will cause them to scurry for shelter.
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Q. Are cockroaches only found under unclean conditions?A. No. They can be found under the cleanest conditions, whenever food and warmth are present. For this reason they are a major problem in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, bakeries, butcher shops, multi-unit residences and homes. Their habitat is around sinks, behind stoves and refrigerators, in drains and cracks.
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Q. Do cockroaches cause damage?A. No. The presence of cockroaches is not normally associated with damage to buildings or vegetation.
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Q. Are cockroaches hazardous to humans?A. Yes, Cockroaches are second only to house flies in spreading disease. Because of their movements through various habitats, including refuse heaps and sewers, they are capable of transmitting disease to man, including salmonella bacteria (food poisoning), polio and many forms of viruses.
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Q. Do cockroaches die off in the cold months?A. No. These are hardy and very adaptable insects are primarily Indoor pests and infestations are not affected by temperature..
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Q. Can I do anything to prevent a cockroach infestation?A. Although little can be done to prevent an infestation, the Practice of good sanitation and the elimination of accessible food are ways to minimize the extent of the infestation. Careful inspection of produce or packages entering the building can help prevent cockroaches from establishing themselves in your building.
