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Cockroaches are masters of sneaking through tiny crevices. These resilient pests hide in unexpected places, reproduce quickly, and bring germs wherever they go. Mosquito Squad Plus® offers outdoor cockroach control to help protect your home from unwanted invaders, prevent infestations, and keep your space clean and comfortable.

Cockroach Fun Fact

Roaches don’t need their heads to survive! Well, not indefinitely – just for a few weeks. While headless roaches eventually die from lack of nutrients, they have decentralized body functions and don’t need their heads to breathe. They take in oxygen through their abdomens.

All About Roaches: Common Types & Key Characteristics

Cockroaches are known for their durability and fast reproduction. Females can produce an egg case with up to 16 eggs once or twice a week! Most roaches are nocturnal and thrive in warm, humid environments. They are often found scavenging for food in homes. Cockroaches are highly adaptable and have existed for millions of years. They are one of the most persistent insects in urban environments.

The most common types of roaches that infest homes and businesses in the US are the German cockroach, American cockroach, and brown-banded cockroach. Here’s how you can distinguish these three different types of cockroaches:

German Cockroach

The German cockroach is one of the most common household pests. It can be recognized by its small size (about 1/2 inch long) and light brown or tan color with two dark parallel stripes running down its back. It prefers warm, humid environments and is often found in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas with easy access to food and moisture.

American Cockroach

The largest common cockroach species, the American cockroach, can grow up to 2 inches long! It has a reddish-brown body with a yellowish figure-eight pattern on its head. This roach prefers damp, dark areas such as basements, sewers, and commercial buildings but can occasionally enter homes in search of food. While less likely to infest homes compared to the German cockroach, the American cockroach is commonly found throughout the US, especially in the South.

Brown-Banded Cockroach

Similar in size to the German cockroach (about 1/2 inch long), the brown-banded cockroach can be identified by two light bands across its wings. Unlike the common moisture-loving cockroaches, this species prefers drier areas and may occupy bedrooms, closets, and furniture. Brown-banded cockroaches are found inside homes and businesses where temperatures remain consistently warm.

Read More: What Is a Wood Roach?

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Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

Because cockroaches are nocturnal, it may be tricky to spot an infestation. Besides seeing actual roaches, here are some signs to watch out for:

  • Droppings - Small, dark pellets near food sources and sheltered areas such as closets
  • Unpleasant Odor - A musty or oily smell in your home
  • Egg Cases - Brown, oval-shaped casings found in crevices and dark spaces
  • Live Roaches - Roach nymphs shed their skin casings as they grow, some up to seven times! 

How To Prevent Cockroaches Naturally

  • Remove access to food sources – Store food in sealed containers, quickly clean up crumbs and spills, and avoid leaving pet food out overnight.
  • Reduce moisture – Fix leaks, dry out sinks at night, and use dehumidifiers in damp areas.
  • Seal entry points – Close gaps around doors, windows, and pipes with caulk or weather stripping to prevent roaches from entering.
  • Declutter and clean – Remove cardboard, newspapers, and clutter that roaches could hide under. Use sealed storage containers. Vacuum and mop to reduce food particles.

Cockroach Pest Control Near Me

Our custom cockroach treatment services include comprehensive inspections, effective treatments, and ongoing protection. We use a combination of baiting, sprays, and other techniques to target nests and prevent future infestations. The best treatment for cockroaches is our home shield package, which helps to kill roaches outside on contact and deters them from entering your home.

Don’t let roaches create a health risk in your home! Contact your local Squad® and discover how we manage and prevent infestations of common pests that invade homes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockroaches

Can roaches fly?

Some cockroach species can fly, but their flying abilities vary. While many species have wings, most are not strong fliers and use their wings mainly for gliding or short bursts of movement rather than sustained flight. They also use their wings to balance and right themselves when turned upside down. Types of cockroaches that are better fliers include wood roaches, Australian cockroaches, and Asian roaches.

Do cockroaches bite?

Cockroaches can bite, but their bites are extremely rare. They are omnivorous scavengers and feed on crumbs, garbage, and organic matter rather than on humans. However, they have been known to bite if they feel threatened or as a means of sustenance. Their bites are not venomous but can cause minor irritation, redness, and swelling. The greater concern with cockroaches is not biting but their ability to spread bacteria and allergens, posing health risks in homes and businesses.

Do cockroaches carry diseases?

Yes, cockroaches carry and spread diseases. While they don’t directly transmit diseases like mosquitoes or ticks do, they can contaminate food, utensils, and surfaces with bacteria, viruses, and allergens. Roaches are known to carry pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli. Their skin, droppings, and saliva can also trigger allergies and asthma. Because they scavenge in unsanitary places like sewers and garbage bins, cockroaches pick up harmful germs and spread them wherever they travel.

How long do cockroaches live?

The average lifespan of a cockroach is one year. However, the lifespan varies by species and environmental conditions. Cockroaches go through three life stages (egg, nymph, and adult) and thrive the longest in warm, humid environments with access to food and water. Harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures or lack of resources, can shorten their lives.

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Overall: a very satisfactory experience so far with this company.', u'author_name': u'M M Aytac', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 25, 1, 57, 11), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'M M Aytac', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106224662415461804973/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1748138231, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWVXapmANZbvFSwPPcVsljeg2E3aufyYWmvb1CiweLtPVaEbJ8C=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3', u'language': u'en', u'text': u"When I called and a very informative sales representative on the phone that answered all my questions.Talked through all the options. They have a natural pesticide program that I chose because of pets, very impressed with how it's worked so far.", 'review_content': u"When I called and a very informative sales representative on the phone that answered all my questions.Talked through all the options. They have a natural pesticide program that I chose because of pets, very impressed with how it's worked so far.", u'author_name': u'Ken Love', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 24, 22, 14, 32), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Ken Love', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116540602489086255883/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1748124872, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKSP0D_zEto6AZly8m-TX5TOyhlAGWmBGmWZQobPw9_yAKokg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Today Brock was the technician who came to spray, he was very friendly and listened to our requests. We\u2019ve been using Mosquito Squad for a couple of years now for both pest and mosquito control. It was more affordable than our last pest control service, and that didn\u2019t include mosquitos which would\u2019ve been even more. I notice our mosquitos are much less crazy in the evening compared to my parents house who don\u2019t spray and also live 5 minutes away. Overall we\u2019re happy with our services with mosquito squad!', 'review_content': u'Today Brock was the technician who came to spray, he was very friendly and listened to our requests. We\u2019ve been using Mosquito Squad for a couple of years now for both pest and mosquito control. It was more affordable than our last pest control service, and that didn\u2019t include mosquitos which would\u2019ve been even more. I notice our mosquitos are much less crazy in the evening compared to my parents house who don\u2019t spray and also live 5 minutes away. Overall we\u2019re happy with our services with mosquito squad!', u'author_name': u'Kayla Hayes', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 24, 17, 11, 2), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kayla Hayes', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104777037695534025420/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1748106662, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUtIK3qCR9AmzNwHuK_UKZ-yYhjV6OfP7WlORO3gMpa-TNPHqo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u"Finally decided to let the professionals handle it. One of the best decisions made concerning my back yard. I could tell the difference immediately. I went from having to run inside the house from being bitten. Now I'm outside well into the night with seeing one or two mosquitos. Excellent service staff very knowledgeable and available. Game changer", 'review_content': u"Finally decided to let the professionals handle it. One of the best decisions made concerning my back yard. I could tell the difference immediately. I went from having to run inside the house from being bitten. Now I'm outside well into the night with seeing one or two mosquitos. Excellent service staff very knowledgeable and available. Game changer", u'author_name': u'Justin Sims', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 24, 17, 7, 6), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Justin Sims', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113074479356118668626/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1748106426, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKSCS7qZNLNM0lj_f8hQMhN2zFKUcMJQP9zQ2yDiRfSfx1pRw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Excellent service as always. 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Their service is great and it really does help make my yard enjoyable. Rich is usually my service technician and he is very attentive. Would recommend this company highly.', u'author_name': u'Tillerman7 OH', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 23, 19, 29, 54), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Tillerman7 OH', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109425423307044887402/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1748028594, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUmJlTZwKYRXsyhgNXOpFMAn4fzaOqZ9lVgVpG7cPMP_705ftnag=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u"Great company and great employees. The process was smooth from start to finish. Alex in the office was extremely helpful and answered all the questions I had. The tech Jackson did a great job spraying my yard. I'll recommend these guts to anyone.", 'review_content': u"Great company and great employees. The process was smooth from start to finish. Alex in the office was extremely helpful and answered all the questions I had. The tech Jackson did a great job spraying my yard. I'll recommend these guts to anyone.", u'author_name': u'Dean Bruyere', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 23, 17, 54), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Dean Bruyere', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111403659110615827856/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1748022840, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJj2aTE91bz8B_LCdo67Le2dJi8xL6E1-NUyelMY9EaC-7V-A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Tracy did an excellent job, he was friendly, engaging and most importantly listened to my concerns with how bad our mosquitos are and how he would treat the yard. He avoided the vegetable garden and hit the parts of the yard harder where he knew mosquitos would breed\u2026thanks Tracy!!!', 'review_content': u'Tracy did an excellent job, he was friendly, engaging and most importantly listened to my concerns with how bad our mosquitos are and how he would treat the yard. He avoided the vegetable garden and hit the parts of the yard harder where he knew mosquitos would breed\u2026thanks Tracy!!!', u'author_name': u'Rebecca Briggs', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 5, 23, 14, 36, 35), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Rebecca Briggs', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106989041576216361798/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1748010995, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVtb5lgkdV1kFIKHciSRCQhaEV8msQdMNA47QNCPfbthqBfvxjv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Rich arrived shortly after calling to say he was on his way and sprayed the yard thoroughly! He took the time to spray into the bushes and the grass and I was impressed! Highly recommend Mosquito Squad - especially Rich! 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