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How Do Large Roaches Get Into Your House?
New Jersey Pest Solutions | November 13, 2015
Introduction
Have you ever wondered how those large roaches, like American or palmetto roaches, find their way into your home? These pests are not only unsettling but can also pose health risks. In this article, we’ll explore how large roaches enter your home, their life cycle, and effective prevention tips to keep them out. Whether you’re dealing with a current infestation or looking to prevent one, this guide will help you protect your New Jersey home from these unwelcome guests.
Key Takeaways
- Large roaches enter homes through gaps in walls, pipes, doors, and crawl spaces.
- Roaches thrive in sewers and can travel through pipes into your home.
- Preventing roaches involves sealing gaps, treating drains, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Professional pest control services are the most effective way to eliminate roach infestations.
How Do Large Roaches Enter Your Home?
Gaps and Cracks
Large roaches, such as American or palmetto roaches, often enter homes through gaps in walls, cracks in doors, and holes in the structure. If your home has a crawl space, roaches can also enter through pipes leading into the house. Sealing these gaps with insulation foam can help prevent roach infestations.
Sewer Systems
Roaches thrive in sewer systems, where they feed on decaying organic matter. They can travel up your pipes and enter your home through drains and toilets. Regularly treating your drains with a biological drain cleaner can help remove organic buildup and make your drains less attractive to roaches.
Understanding the Roach Life Cycle
Egg Casings (Ootheca)
One American roach can lay one egg casing per week during the breeding season. Each casing can produce up to 16 roaches. It takes about 600 days for a nymph to develop into a mature adult, and an adult roach can live another 400 days. In just two years, one roach can produce over 2,000 roaches.
Molting and Growth
Roaches go through a process called molting, where they shed their exoskeletons and grow larger. During this process, they can change appearance and size 6 to 14 times, making it difficult for the untrained eye to identify the type of roach.
Preventing Roaches from Entering Your Home
Seal Gaps and Cracks
Use insulation foam to seal all pipes, holes, and voids in your home. Ensure that doors and garage doors seal correctly to prevent roaches from entering.
Treat and Monitor Drains
Treat your drains once a month with a biological drain cleaner, such as InVade Bio Drain Gel, to remove organic matter and prevent roaches from entering through your pipes. Always check local laws before performing any drain treatments.
Professional Roach Control Services
Affordable and Effective Solutions
If you’re dealing with a roach problem that you can’t solve on your own, New Jersey Pest Solutions offers affordable and effective roach control services. Our team of experts will help you eliminate roaches and prevent future infestations, ensuring your home stays pest-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do roaches enter my home?
Roaches enter through gaps in walls, pipes, doors, and crawl spaces. They can also travel through sewer systems and enter through drains and toilets.
How can I prevent roaches from entering my home?
Seal gaps and cracks, treat and monitor drains, and maintain cleanliness to prevent roaches from entering your home.
What is the life cycle of a roach?
Roaches go through egg, nymph, and adult stages. It takes about 600 days for a nymph to mature, and an adult roach can live another 400 days, producing up to 150 roaches in its lifetime.
Are professional roach control services effective?
Yes, professional pest control services are the most effective way to eliminate roach infestations and prevent future problems.