Are You Struggling To Get Rid Of Roaches In And Around Your Chicago Home

If you are at the end of your rope with roaches, it isn't surprising. They are robust, resilient, and resourceful pests. How do you combat the three Rs? You need to know your enemy. Before you decide to buy more cockroach control products and try something new, you'll want to read this short article. Chicago roaches have grown in strength over the last century. We'll tell you why, and what you can do about them. Here is a quick overview of cockroaches and cockroach pest control in Chicago. 

What Kind Of Roaches Are There In Chicago?

Chicago is home to many cockroach species, but only a few commonly get into homes. The three most common roach pests in Chicago are German, American, and oriental cockroaches. Let's look at them in terms of how hard they are to control, and how you can use their weakness against them.

The easiest cockroaches to keep out of your home are oriental roaches. But don't get too excited. They're also the dirtiest roaches. If you find these black cockroaches climbing around in your pantry, it is cause for serious concern. Oriental cockroaches have a strong association with decaying organic sludge and unsanitary environments. They don't do well inside homes because they prefer to lay their oothecae (egg pouches) in the gooey organic material in the bottom of dumpsters and trash bins, or in the sewer system. If you keep your home clean, guard your trash, and monitor pet waste, you can significantly deter these pests. 

The second easiest cockroach to control is the American cockroach. Often called water bugs or Palmetto bugs, these insects prefer areas of high humidity or damp conditions. They live near water sources and hide under Palmetto fronds. Of course, we don't have any Palmetto fronds in Chicago, but American roaches are just as happy to hide under leaf litter. When they get into homes, they often stay. But you might have some impact on them if you buy a dehumidifier and address every plumbing issue in your home. If these roaches can't find a water source or appropriate level of humidity, they may move back outdoors. These tips help with oriental cockroaches as well.      

The roaches that present the most problems are German cockroaches. Why? It is because they have learned to adapt to indoor living—in fact, they love living with people so much that entomologists can't find a population of wild German roaches anywhere in the world. They always live in close association with human settlements. While not always indoors, they're always close to people. Why is it important to understand this fact? It is because German cockroaches will resist your efforts to drive them out, and they have unique resistances the other roaches mentioned here don't have.

These are the cockroaches you're likely dealing with if you've found signs of a cockroach infestation. If you've tried control products, consider trying sanitation, humidity control, moisture control, and pest-proofing to keep them out. 

Or you could contact Aerex Pest Control for effective cockroach pest control in Chicago, and leave those roaches to us.