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Cockroach Control Services in Eastern Pennsylvania

Cockroach Extermination & Removal for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Allentown, and Surrounding Areas

There are many different species of cockroaches throughout the world. In the northeast region of the United States, we deal with a handful of them, including German roaches, American roaches, oriental roaches, and Pennsylvania wood roaches.

The most problematic of them is the German Roach. This cockroach is a truly prolific breeder and they carry a large number of bacteria, viruses, and parasites in their feces and on their bodies which can cause dysentery, diarrhea, salmonella, and other serious health concerns. In addition to all that, They are also a leading cause of childhood asthma due to allergic reactions to the roaches themselves.

Procor’s cockroach extermination solutions:

Dealing with roaches is no easy task. First, we will complete a thorough inspection of your property to identify which type of roach we are dealing with as well as the areas that need the most attention. We will then implement a plan that will control your roach issue as quickly as possible, depending on the type of roach and severity of the roach infestation, this may be taken care of in a single service or require multiple services over time.

How to identify a german cockroach:

The German Roach is typically the size of a dime or penny, they are very fast and like to hide in crevices and wall voids. Adults are elongated and are light brown/caramel colored with two darker racing stripes going straight down their backs.

Signs of a cockroach infestation:

The first thing you’ll notice is the insects themselves. They are nocturnal, so most often they are spotted at night when you enter your kitchen or bathroom and turn on the light. You’ll typically see them scurrying around trying to find a hiding spot usually between cracks and crevices.

If you begin to notice them during the day time hours, this means the population level has grown to the point where they are running out of what they consider to be good hiding spots and are trying to find new places. You’ll typically find roaches in or around your appliances, cabinets, and drawers.

You can also see their droppings. German Roach droppings resemble black pepper, you’ll sometimes see them stuck to the cabinet and drawer surfaces.

Typical Questions we answer about cockroaches:

What is the best way to eliminate cockroaches?

There are lots of do-it-yourself products, like bait stations and gel baits, out there as well as old-wives tales about methods to kill roaches. Some work better than others, but please be careful if you’re trying any of these products or methods yourself.

Roaches are very sensitive to repelling agents, like boric acid, which any and all over-the-counter pest control products contain. While you’ll kill cockroaches that come in contact with the materials, you’ll end up scattering 95% of the population to other areas throughout your home. Your best bet with roach control is to contact a professional.

Do cockroaches fly?

German roaches do not fly, however, the American and Wood roaches are able to fly.

What do cockroaches eat?

German Roaches like their starches, meats, and sweets. However, they are omnivores and will eat almost anything if necessary.

Nymphs: What does a baby roach look like?

They are similar in appearance to the adults, but much smaller and lack the distinctive racing stripe adults have. They tend to be slightly rounder than the elongated shape of the adults as well.