Pest Organisms / American Cockroach

Prevention

for American Cockroach

Cut off the food and water that draw them in. Penn State advises wiping up spills and floor crumbs, never leaving dirty dishes overnight, stowing pantry staples in airtight containers, and clearing kitchen garbage promptly. Source: https://extension.psu.edu/american-cockroaches

Because this species pushes in from outside, seal cracks around doors, windows, and utility lines and correct dampness near the pipes and drains where it shelters. Source: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/blattodea/american-cockroach/ Source: https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/in298

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