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Cockroaches

American Cockroach

Scientific Name:

Periplaneta Americana

Appearance:

American cockroach adults are approximately 1 ½ – 2 inches long making them the largest of the house-infesting cockroaches. They may run rapidly and some adults may fly, when disturbed.

Habits:

In residential areas, these cockroaches live in basements, around pipes and sewers, and may move outdoors into yards during warm weather. They are mainly active at night and hide in cracks and crevices during the day, preferring dark moist sites in attics and basements.

Diet:

The American cockroach is a scavenger that feeds on decaying organic matter and a variety of other foods. They are omnivorous and opportunistic feeder. It consumes decaying organic matter but since the cockroach is a scavenger it will eat most anything. It prefers sweets and has been observed eating hair, bread, fruit, peanuts, old rice, the soft part on the inside of animal hides, cloth and dead insects.

Reproduction:

Egg capsules are often glued to surfaces and are often concealed, blending well with their surroundings. About seven days after mating the female produce an ootheca (egg capsule) and at the peak of her reproductive period, she may form about two ootheca per week Adult cockroaches can live up to one year, during which females produce an average of 150 young. The American cockroach is considered to be the second most abundant cockroach species.

Other Information:

They tend to show a distinct attraction for alcoholic beverages, and are also known as the “Water Bug”.

American Cockroach Removal

Cockroach removal can be a tricky process. Are you startled by cockroaches scampering around looking for a place to hide when you turn your lights on?  Jumping at the chance to remove this pest from your Colorado Springs home or business?

Due to the colder climate in Colorado Springs, the American cockroach can be found inside commercial businesses as well as homes, foraging for food and looking for warm, moist areas.  They hide in cracks, crevices, and hard-to-reach spots.  Removal of this pest from your home or business is something you want to be done correctly, so hire Mug-A-Bug.

We will help you with American cockroach removal by properly spraying your business or residential area to exterminate current cockroaches. We will then work with you to set up a maintenance plan to keep new cockroaches away.

The Female American Cockroach

The female American cockroach, the largest species of common cockroach and sometimes referred to as a Waterbug, can produce 150 young in its lifetime.  Egg capsules are often attached to buildings and are not easily seen.

As Colorado Springs’ largest independently owned pest control company in the Pikes Peak region, we have proven techniques to find and take care of your pest issues.  American cockroach removal in Colorado Springs is not something you want to take lightly, so allow our team at Mug-A-Bug to take care of the problem for you. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee will provide you with the peace of mind that we will get to the root of the problem.

American Cockroach Removal

At Mug-A-Bug Pest Control, we focus on both the exterior and interior of your home or business when dealing with pests.  Our team will do an initial inspection of the area and then apply the best possible treatment.  We provide service to treat these pests year-round so they are no longer a nuisance. 

Mug-A-Bug’s 30 years of experience will provide a comprehensive solution for American cockroach removal from your home or business in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, or any of the surrounding areas.  Our technicians are trained and certified to use only approved pest management practices.  We are here to help you with your cockroach problems and provide you with excellent service, so you can rest easier when the job is done.

German Cockroach

Scientific Name:

Blattella Germanica

Appearance:

About five-eights inch long; light to medium brown, with two dark longitudinal streaks on the thorax.

Habits:

Nocturnal; primarily infest areas close to food, moisture and warmth; most common cockroach found in and around apartments, homes, supermarkets and restaurants.

Diet:

Scavengers; eat almost anything.

Reproduction:

Females can produce one egg capsule every 20 to 25 days; each capsule contains from 18 to 48 eggs; newly born become adults in as little as 36 days; adults can live up to one year.

Other Information:

Extremely heavy infestations are not uncommon; often found aboard ships; widest distribution of all cockroaches in U.S.

Smoky Brown Cockroach

Scientific Name:

Periplaneta Fuliginosa

Appearance:

Dark brown, up to one and one-half inches long.

Habits:

Prefers to live outdoors; populations are relatively immobile compared to other species.

Diet:

Scavengers; eat almost anything; normally feed on plant material.

Reproduction:

Egg capsules hatch in 24 to 70 days; each contains an average of 20 eggs; females reach maturity in 320 days and produce an average of seven capsules; adults igt slots can live up to 200 days.

Other Information:

Particularly numerous in southeastern U.S.; fly towards lights at night.

Brown Banded Cockroach

Scientific Name:

Supella longipalpa

Appearance:

The brown-banded cockroach is light gold to glossy dark brown, and is 1/2 to 5/8 inch long. It has transverse yellow bands across the base of the wings and across the abdomen. The wings of adult males cover their abdomens, while the females’ wings are shorter. The yellow bands across the back are more pronounced on nymphs than on adults.

Habits:

These cockroaches are quite active, and the adults, especially the males, fly rapidly when disturbed. Both adults and nymphs may jump to escape danger. The adult female carries her egg capsule for only a day or two before gluing it to a protected surface underneath or inside furniture, in a closet or on the ceiling in a darkened room. They can also be found in televisions and other appliances.

Diet:

They prefer starchy foods and appear to have lower water requirements than other cockroaches. They can occupy drier locations within a building. Nymphs and adults frequently are found on ceilings in dark or dimly lit rooms, behind picture frames, in light switches, in upper walls of cabinets and closets, or on undersides of furniture and inside upholstered furniture.

Reproduction:

LIFE CYCLE: Egg capsules are about 1/4 inch long and reddish-brown. Brownbanded cockroach females deposit egg cases in clusters on furniture, draperies, wall decorations, shelving and ceilings. The egg capsule contains 14 to 16 eggs; a female produces 10 to 20 cases in her lifetime. Eggs hatch in 50 to 75 days and nymphs develop in 90 to 270 days, with adults living 150 to 200 days.

Other Information:

TYPE OF DAMAGE: Roaches can foul food, damage wallpaper and books, eat glue from furniture and produce an unpleasant odor. Some homeowners are allergic to roaches. The pests can contaminate food with certain bacterial diseases that result in food poisoning, dysentery, or diarrhea.

Oriental Cockroach

Scientific Name:

Blatta orientalis

Appearance:

Dark brown; about one inch long.

Habits:

Common outdoors; often enter buildings through sewer pipes; tend to live near the ground and in warm damp areas.

Diet:

Eat anything, but found often feeding on garbage, sewage, and decaying organic matter; seem to prefer starches if available.

Reproduction:

Egg capsules contain 16 eggs; female will produce an average of eight capsules; nymphs go through seven molts before becoming adult, in about a year; adults can live up to 180 days.

Other Information:

Also known as water bugs or black stinging insects; more sluggish than other species; give off distinctive unpleasant odor.

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Education about common Colorado Pests

While some pests don’t bite or sting, they can still cause damage to your home or business. They are unwanted guests that you need to have removed. In Southern Colorado’s unique climate, it is possible to inadvertently invite them into our homes. We hope this guide helped you find and identify some of the common Colorado pests. Education about common Colorado pests can help you identify what the problem is so we can better serve you.