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Cockroach

Learn More About Cockroaches

Cockroach is a type of insect that has roam earth for more than over 280 millions of years. While only one percent of the 4,000 species are pests to humans, the majority are harmless. These pests that are associate with humans, source for food in unhygienic locations. They can carry germs and excrete dangerous viruses and protozoans.

Most adult cockroach are oval-shaped, leathery bodies with long, thin antennae and strong, spiny legs that are perfect for running. Their tough forewings protect their membranous hind wings, and when at rest, their wings lie flat across their bodies, overlapping. They have large compound eyes and a flattened plate attached to the thorax that partially covers their head.

Most of their adult female produce a sex pheromone to attract a mate. The males often release โ€œaphrodisiacโ€ secretions to prepare females for mating. They multiply in population quickly in unsanitary conditions making them a common problem in Singapore.

These pests do not have a specific habitat and can survive as long as there is a steady food source. While there are various methods to prevent roach infestations. Getting a Professional Pest Control Servicesย is your best option for eliminating and prevent cockroach infestation in Singapore.

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Lifecycle, Diet & All

Cockroach Characteristic

A few types of cockroaches in Singapore, commonly found in both residential and commercial properties. One such type is the american cockroach periplaneta americana, known for its excellent flying abilities when they develop wings. They adapt well in humid environments and even invade properties that are not near any water source.

German cockroach blattella germanica prefers to inhabit the food and beverage industry. They prefer staying indoors, hence the reason you find cockroach in your home often. They enter properties through open doors and windows. These small cockroaches prefer to be in the dark unclean area, and can cause food poisoning and allergic reaction.

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Signs of Cockroach Infestation

If left unchecked, rapid reproduction can result in severe infestations, leading to potential disease risks. When faced with a growing infestation, it is crucial to contact a pest control company to rid of the cockroach problem. Their expertise in locating breeding areas and implementing thorough extermination ensures a complete eradication.

Watch out for these signs:

Live Presence

Discovering these critters lurking in dirty dishes, kitchen crevices, or any corner of the property, particularly during daylight hours.

Faecal

Cockroach droppings are small specks resembling black pepper and often found in groups. When you find roach dropping do not mistaken them for mouse droppings or ground coffee as they can be quite similar.

Eggs

Egg cases serve as homes for numerous eggs, signalling the beginning of breeding.

Odour

You definitely will not miss their presence in your area, as it brings a strong and unmistakable musty odour.

These are the types of Cockroaches commonly found in Singapore

Types Of Cockroaches

American Cockroach

These insects thrive in warm, damp environments and have a preference for fermenting foods. They often hide in dark places such as sewage systems and water drainages. About 1 1/2 to 2 inches long and have a reddish-brown colour with long wings that cover their abdomen. American cockroaches are the only flying cockroach in Singapore with wings that allow them to fly short distances.

The female typically lays 9 to 10 egg cases, which is places or glues in cracks and crevices. The eggs hatch within 40 days, and each case produces 10 to 14 young nymphs. It takes between 220 and 400 days for these nymphs to mature, and they have an average lifespan of 440 days.

German Cockroach

Adults measure approximately ยฝ an inch in length, light brown to tan with two dark bands behind the head. Nymphs are small, dark with a lighter streak on their back and take 40 to 125 days to mature. This species have the highest reproductive and females produces 30 to 50 eggs each time and carries their egg case till ready to hatch. Adult can live approximately 200 days, consistently mating producing six to nine egg cases throughout.

Brown-Banded Cockroach

Prefers warmer temperatures compared to German Cockroach, commonly found on appliances like televisions or refrigerators. The adults approximately ยฝ an inch in length, has a beige brown oval shaped body with wings protruding from its abdomen.ย 

Female insects are dark brown with a raindrop-shaped body and wings that don't fully cover the abdomen. They usually have a yellowish bands across their abdomen. The eggs stick in furniture, hide for about 70 days to hatch, and take about 160 more days to grow up.

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