Roaches are one of the most durable and stubborn pests around. They are infamously difficult to treat with standard pesticides, and they can survive being underwater for about thirty minutes. Roaches have their own general problems, but there are two common species in Swansea that can give you a run for your money if you do not have regularly-scheduled pest control services.

German cockroaches are one of the smallest cockroach species, but their impact is anything but small. These roaches love warm, moist spaces that are constantly dark. They are the fastest reproducers of any common roach species, averaging about 40 eggs per oothecae that are produced every 6 weeks. The easiest way to identify German roaches is by their markings; they have light brown shells with two dark stripes along the back. If you see any German roaches in your home, contact Pointe immediately before the roaches can reproduce anymore.

The Oriental cockroach may have the simple nickname of the “waterbug,” but these roaches are not just any insect you may find in the water. They are dark-colored, about one inch long, and prefer to stay on the floor. Oriental roaches prefer dark, cool places with plenty of organic clutter for food. They can stay hidden in crawl spaces and drains for a long time, so an invasion can go even longer without being noticed. It is also ideal to eliminate any Oriental cockroaches as soon as possible due to the sheer amount of dangerous bacteria that they collect from sewers and drains.

Even if your cockroach problem is not from one of these species, it still needs to be addressed by professional pest control immediately. Roaches are filthy and contaminate every single thing they touch, so they are not a welcome guest in any Swansea home or business. To schedule an appointment with our experienced technicians and receive lasting results, call us today.