Have you been dealing with small, pale-brown roaches in your kitchen or bathroom? You probably have a German cockroach infestation on your hands. Although their name might be misleading, German cockroaches are one of the most common kinds of cockroaches here in San Juan PR. We have been removing them from our customers’ homes for as long as we’ve been in business in the area. If you think you have German cockroaches in your home and are looking to get rid of them right away, read on for advice from our team at Rentokil, formerly Oliver Exterminating.

What Do German Cockroaches Look Like in San Juan?

Determining what species of cockroach you have in your home will help you figure out where they came from and why they’re sticking around. German cockroaches in San Juan PR will display these qualities:

• They are pale brown in color with two darker stripes reaching from their head down their backs.
• Smaller than most cockroaches, they rarely grow longer than 5/8” in length
• You will usually see them in cabinets in the kitchen or bathroom, or adjacent places

German cockroaches are able to reproduce at astonishing rates—one German cockroach mother and her offspring can yield thousands of eggs per year. It’s important to make plans to eradicate them as soon as you find them in your home.

Best Way to Get Rid of German Cockroaches

Many peoples’ first thought when they find roaches in their house is to find a DIY solution to get rid of them. If you look up DIY roach control, you’ll surely see people mentioning boric acid as a reliable solution. When you spread boric acid in high-activity areas, the roaches will walk through it and groom themselves, causing them to ingest the toxins. While this is effective for small-scale treatments, it rarely wipes out the source of the infestation and can be a dangerous strategy to choose in a house with children or pets.

There’s no better way to get rid of German cockroaches than to hire a professional roach exterminator who has dealt with them many times over.

Professional Cockroach Control in San Juan PR

If you think that you’re currently undergoing an infestation of German cockroaches, get your local pest control company involved right away. At Rentokil, formerly Oliver Exterminating, our roach control team is trained to identify all kinds of cockroach species and infestation sources in San Juan and elect the best extermination strategy accordingly. Contact us today for a free quote!

As much as you may hate the thought of cockroaches crawling around while you’re asleep, this is likely the case when you have an infestation. That’s because cockroaches are, for the most part, nocturnal creatures. Roaches dislike daylight and will avoid being in the light whatsoever, even inside a building. During the day, cockroaches prefer to hide, often in the dark, damp areas of a property. At night, they will become more active as they hunt for food and water.

If you think you have cockroaches scurrying around your home or business overnight, read more to learn about their habits with the experts at Rentokil Formerly Oliver Exterminating!

Do Cockroaches Ever Sleep?

Like other animals and insects, cockroaches indeed have a specific circadian rhythm that includes a resting period. In one study done, it was found that roaches have three states of activity: a period of locomotion, a period of limb or antennae movement but no locomotion, and a period of immobility. Under normal light conditions (light by day and dark by night), cockroaches were only active at night, typically during the period right before midnight. There was little activity during the early morning hours, and roaches were found to rest during the daylight.

Cockroaches During the Daytime

If you see cockroaches in your home or business during the daytime, this could be a bad sign you have a serious infestation underway. Some of the reasons why you may be seeing cockroaches during the day include:

• There is already a big infestation of roaches in your property.
• Cockroaches have been forced out of their typical hiding places due to a lack of resources.
• Artificial light can sometimes disorient roaches, encouraging them to come out in the daytime.

Where Are Cockroaches Hiding?

With their disdain for light, cockroaches are known to hide in the darkest, dampest places inside your home. This typically includes bathrooms, basements, crawl spaces, and more. When you have a serious infestation, these pests can hide just about anywhere: under the appliances in your kitchen, underneath sinks, inside light switches, or amongst boxes in your attic or garage. If you stumble upon them during the day by moving an object, they will typically run away upon being seen.

Seeing Roaches in Your Home?

If you spot even a roach or two in your home or business, it’s important to contact your local cockroach exterminators at Rentokil right away. Our experts can thoroughly inspect your home to look for any signs of roaches hiding. From there, we’ll work to get rid of the pests for good. Contact us today to get started!