The Cockroach is the most common structural pest. They are usually found in kitchens, and bathrooms, but can be in any portion of a heated structure. A nocturnal insect, cockroaches remain hidden in dark secluded harborages during the daylight hours. If you see some during the day, it is a sure sign that a problem population exists.

Cockroaches are considered general feeders—just about anything organic can become their next meal. They thrive on the same food humans eat and pollute human food in process of feeding. Cockroaches carry disease organisms on the loins and bristles on its body, as well as the sticky pads on its feet. Cockroaches defecate on food and transmit staphylococcus, streptococcus and E. Coli bacteria.

The American Cockroach is usually the one seen when people brag about some “huge” roach they spotted.  It can typically reach a body length of around two inches. It is a reddish-brown color. German cockroaches are more numerous, but much smaller with a body length of under ½ inch.