German Cockroaches infestation are found all over the world and now the most common Cockroach in the Singapore. Cockroach lifespan is about 100-200 days and widely spread in properties such as restaurants, food processing factories, hotel kitchens, etcetera. German Cockroach eggs usually carried around until are ready to hatch and can contain up to 50 eggs per ootheca.

Size :

•  1/2″ to 5/8″
• Shape : Oval  with two dark, parallel stripes on back
• Colour : Light Brownish to Tan
• Legs : 6
• Wings : Yes
• Antenna : Yes

Diet :

They likes sweet and flour food and occasionally consume non-organic material like toothpaste and book bindings.

Habitat :

They prefer living in warm and damp environment like the kitchen sink, bathroom toilets and areas where people eats and drinks.

Impact :

They general live in the dumpster where it’s unsanitary and then walking around Residential and Commercial properties can lead to the spread of bacteria and germs.

They shed their skins numerous time and can contaminate food. As their cast off skin and faecal matter contains allergens that can triggers allergic reaction. Such as asthma, rashes and a few other illnesses, especially in children. Roach bite can leave swell, irritation, and minor infection

Prevention :

• Make sure to clean the counter top to clear leftover crumbs and moisture.
• Avoid leaving stacks of dirty dishes in the sink, it invites unnecessary pest.
• Store dry food or snacks such as cereal, sugar and flour with an airtight Ziplock bags 
• To wipe spills, vacuum frequently, dispose trash regularly and finally, seal all possible entry points.

Solution :

Advisable to call Innovative Pest Control to inspection and identify the type of Cockroach infestation. A suitable plan will be discussed to rid of the pest problems permanently.

This biggest Cockroach is well known all over the world. In fact, its name is misleading as it probably came originally from north Africa. It is now established in Singapore and elsewhere, being highly adaptable. The adult Cockroach is fast running and in these species of cockroaches some fly uses its wings to glide.

It lives outdoor in warm climates and prefers damp conditions usually called or known as the “water bug” or ”palmetto bug” and thrives inside warm warehouses, kitchen and similar to the Australian Cockroach and Wood Cockroach, they carry bacteria such as salmonella and triggers allergies like asthma.

Size :

• 1 1/4” to 2 1/8”
• Shape : Oval with figure 8 pattern on back
• Colour : Reddish brown to yellowish
• Legs : 6
• Wings : Yes
• Antenna : Yes

Diet :

They usually eat just about anything particular interest in fermented food, their food source including insects even bed bugs and plants.

Habitat :

Generally, these creatures prefers living in warmer dark area with damp or wet surfaces, like sewage and kitchen sinks. The baby American Cockroach usually enters the property through the drainage pipes. Commonly found in Commercial properties such as restaurants, warehouses, supermarkets, schools and hospitals.

Impact :

They crawl through dirty places and walk around the Residential and Commercial properties leaving behind tons of bacteria and germs. Usually during an infestation these type of Cockroach leaves behind a musky smell. They can bite humans and the insect bite leaves a swell and mild infection.

Prevention :

• Make sure to thoroughly clean up spilled food or drinks after meals.
• Avoid leaving scraps of food and unwashed dishes on the counter tops or dirty dishes in the sink.
• To fix leaking or drippy pipes as they are attracted to damp areas.
• Daily up keeping of the premises will help rid of cockroach droppings, body parts and egg sacs. This is important as pheromones attracts other roaches to enter the property.

Solution :

Contact Innovative Pest Control Services for a Cockroach inspection to rid of the problems permanently.

This is the most destructive species and their colony can have up to about 2 million members! They are divided into four major groups : Queen, Workers, Soldiers and Reproductive. The Queen is tasks to mate with the King and Termite egg production, laying eggs to populate.

This species is of African origin and was introduced from Cuba to Florida in 1903. It now occurs throughout Singapore. Brown-Banded Cockroaches get their name from the pale brown bands across the wings of the adult.

About approximately 440 days, is how long cockroaches can live for? And the Cockroach life cycle consist of eggs, nymph and adult.

Size :

• 1/2″
• Shape : Oval with pronounced band across wings
• Colour : Light Brown to Brown
• Legs : 6
• Wings : Yes
• Antenna : Yes

Diet :

The Brown-Banded Cockroach feed on dyes and pastes, including stacks of envelopes and wallpaper. Their diet consists of trash, food items, curtains and boxes and even items that contains high starch like glue and wall moulding.

Habitat :

They are commonly to be found in higher locations throughout structures, making shelter in upper cabinets in kitchens or bathrooms preference for warmer areas, as well as congregating near ceilings. They live amongst appliances, like refrigerator motors, and avoid water or bright light. Due to their small size and brown colour, they can be easily blend into their surroundings and can be difficult to spot.

Impact :

They crawl through unsanitary places and walk around the Residential and Commercial properties leaving behind tons of bacteria and germs and it is common for the big cockroach to bite when threatened.

Prevention :

• Keep the kitchen clean after cooking every meal and be sure that the food storage areas are clean dry.
• Make sure to dispose of the trash and clear dirty dishes in the designated area every night.
• Moisture build-up is also common in crawlspaces, performing frequent ventilation will help.

Solution:

Contact Innovative Pest Control Services for a Cockroach inspection. There’s many ways to rectify a Cockroach infestation, we will plan a suitable program to solve the problems permanently.