Houston Roach Control

Asian, Oriental, and American Roach Control

Our regular pest control service on a quarterly schedule can easily deal with Oriental, Asian or American roaches. German roaches are more problematic. That’s why the first step in our cockroach control service is an inspection to determine exactly what species you’re dealing with.

Oriental, Asian and American roaches set up outdoor habitats and then find their way indoors. Because of this, they can be easily dealt with through our exterior pest control service, also known as the Perimeter of Protection. Good landscaping practices can also help to keep these roach species out of your garden beds and foliage.

Asian Cockroach

Asian cockroaches are a common household pest that can be found throughout the United States. These cockroaches are similar in appearance to German cockroaches but are slightly larger and have slightly different behavior.

Asian cockroaches are attracted to light, which makes them a common sight around porch lights and streetlights. They are also known to be active during the day, unlike other cockroach species, which are mostly active at night. This makes them a particularly annoying pest for homeowners.

In terms of control, Asian cockroaches can be controlled through the use of baits, sprays, and other pest control methods. It is important to target their breeding sites, such as leaf litter and mulch, in order to control their population effectively.

Oriental Cockroach

The Oriental cockroach, also called the “water bug,” is a dark brown or black roach with long antennae. Adult males have wings that cover half to three-fourths of their body, while females have small wings that can’t fly. These roaches like to live near things like compost piles, sewers, gardens, and trash areas. But during dry or cold weather, many roaches may move into houses and other buildings to find moisture. To stop them from coming in, you can use regular pest control outside and watch for places they can enter like new mulch or mulch beds.

American Cockroach

The American cockroach is one of the bigger types of cockroaches that like to live in houses. They are reddish brown with a light-yellow band around their head. Sometimes they can fly, and when they do, their wings cover their whole body. They are usually one to one and a half inches long and like warm, damp, and dark places like sewers. You can find them in alleyways, on lawns, under shade trees, and in places with a lot of organic matter. They often infest homes, food places, and other buildings that have good places to live and plenty of food.

Brown Banded Cockroach

Brown-banded cockroaches are a common household pest that can be found in many homes and buildings. These small, reddish-brown bugs are typically about 1/2 inch long and are known for their distinctive brown bands across their wings. They are nocturnal insects and prefer warm, dry areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. They can be difficult to spot during the day as they hide in small cracks and crevices. To prevent a brown-banded cockroach infestation, it is important to keep your home clean and free of food debris.

German Cockroach Control

German cockroaches, also known as light brown roaches with dark stripes, are common pests in Texas. They are winged but rarely fly and are about 1/2 inch long. These insects thrive in all types of buildings, especially kitchens, in homes, and commercial food establishments. They reproduce quickly, with females producing many offspring in one egg capsule. The eggs hatch into nymphs. German cockroaches are prevalent in Texas and can be challenging to control due to their ability to thrive in warm, humid environments.

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Whether you’re dealing with a relatively mild roach problem or a severe infestation of German roaches, you can trust BUGCO® Pest Control to get to the bottom of exactly what’s going on. We offer expert inspection and the safest, most effective treatment to be found anywhere in Houston!

If you’ve found roaches in or around your home, or even if you just have a concern that certain areas may be prone to infestation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today. As with any other pest problem, the earlier we catch those roaches, the better.

Call us today to set up cockroach preventative services: (281) 801-6774!