Cockroach infestation is an issue that you and your Broken Arrow exterminator can deal with together. Cockroaches are pantry pests that get into our kitchens and bathrooms, feeding upon the food we eat and contaminating it. They bring diseases to the table and can contaminate foods and food surfaces. Keeping them out of your home should be your number one priority. So in this article, we’ll take a good hard look at cockroaches, their life cycle, and what you and your Broken Arrow exterminator can do to stop these insects from invading your home.
Life Cycle
The life cycle of a cockroach involves incomplete metamorphosis. This means that these insects lay their eggs in a sack. This egg sack is hidden somewhere to be protected from predators. The exception to this rule is the German cockroach, which carries the egg sack on its back until the eggs hatch. Once the eggs hatch, regardless of species, the young cockroaches are on their own. They hatch as nymphs, which are smaller versions of adult cockroaches. Nymphs feed on the droppings of older, larger cockroaches and any food particles found on their bodies. The larger ones are usually more likely to go out and hunt for food.
As the nymph grows, it will eventually outgrow its exoskeleton and will need to molt. Molting is the process by which it sheds its outer exoskeleton in favor of a new, more supple, larger exoskeleton. The substance that these exoskeletons are made of can stretch to a certain point, but beyond that, the molting process begins. After the nymph has molted the proper number of times, it will become a full-grown adult ready for reproduction. Contact your exterminator for more information about cockroaches.
Eliminating Cockroaches by Broken Arrow Exterminator
The best way to get rid of cockroaches is to contact your exterminator for help. These professionals have all the proper equipment and knowledge to get rid of these insects quickly and easily. If you try to handle this yourself by going to the local hardware store and grabbing a can of your favorite pesticide, you might end up spraying a repellent-type pesticide. This pesticide can be sensed by the insects, causing them to run away and potentially trap themselves in a void or behind an appliance. There, they will continue to reproduce for the next 30 days while they wait for the pesticide to break down. Once it does, you will have a larger problem than when you started. Contact your exterminator for help with cockroaches. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with cockroaches, or any other pests, then it’s time to call a Broken Arrow Exterminator that can help you. Here at TermMax pest control, we are the best in the business when it comes to dealing with cockroaches, or any other pests. We service the greater Tulsa area, including Broken Arrow, Coweta, Claremore, Catoosa, Owasso, Turley, Bixby, and Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!
