How To Get Rid Of Roaches: A Comprehensive Guide For Denton Homeowners

Cockroach infestations certainly aren’t a new phenomenon, but here in Denton, they’re the worst they’ve ever been. Not only are these pests getting harder and harder to kill, but their rapid-pace breeding can result in serious infestations.

If you’ve never experienced a cockroach problem but think you may be seeing signs, most of what you’re experiencing probably feels uncertain, alarming, and scary. You haven’t experienced the negative side effects caused by these insatiable insects yet, but without the help of a professional strategy, you may be facing an uphill battle.

The team at Adams Exterminating is all too familiar with the roaches in Denton. That’s why we put together a comprehensive resource to help you make more informed decisions. In this article, we cover the ins and outs of cockroach infestations to equip you with as much information as possible, including their signs, health risks, and effective prevention steps.

Looking for even more ideas to get cockroaches away from your home? We also cover how Adams Exterminating can help at the bottom of the guide.

Now, let’s explore everything you should know about cockroaches in Denton, starting with how to identify their presence near your home or garden.

Visible Signs Of Roaches: How To Identify An Infestation

Identifying a roach infestation can be somewhat more complicated than tracking down rodents like rats and mice. These sneaky pests are both silent and nocturnal, meaning there’s very little chance of catching them during the day.

Many cockroach species prefer to nest in dark, quiet, unused places around the home. This means spotting any clear signs and symptoms may indicate a major, large-scale infestation. It also means not seeing anything doesn’t mean you’re not at risk – you just haven’t seen all their damages yet.

The best way to identify a cockroach infestation is to familiarize yourself with the species that call Denton home. These include:

• American Cockroaches: American roaches are the largest and most intimidating cockroaches you can find in Texas. Measuring a whopping two inches at maturity, these pests make short work of any food left on the counters. Although they do have wings and can technically fly, it’s uncommon to see one of these pests gliding rather than crawling around kitchens and bathrooms.
• German Cockroaches: While these are some of the smallest pests you can find here in Texas, they are also one of the most common cockroaches that infest our Denton homes. German roaches are half-inch-long pests that cannot fly and can barely glide, but due to their extremely small sizes, they’re one of the hardest insects to control.
• Oriental Cockroaches: Sometimes referred to as black beetles or water bugs, oriental cockroaches prefer to live outside the home. That doesn’t stop them from making their way indoors on occasion, especially in moist and dark locations like basements, crawl spaces, or wall voids.

Each type of cockroach comes with its own signs and symptoms, as well as unique behavior attributes. However, common signs of infestation, like droppings and egg cases, remain the same across all three species. Knowing what to look for and checking for abnormalities in the home can help you make the right decision for identification and treatment.

But what happens if you find a cockroach infestation and don’t treat it? Technically nothing — at first. Roaches come with serious health risks that only get worse over time, and depending on where you live, could destroy the value of your property.

Let’s take a closer look.