Oriental Cockroach

Identification: An adult Oriental cockroach is 1 - 1 1/4" in length. They are a very dark reddish-brown to a shiny black color.

Habits: The Oriental cockroach is often referred to as a "water bug". They prefer dark, damp areas such as drains, basements, crawl spaces, woodpiles, garbage cans, etc. They feed on all kinds of food and decaying organic materials.

Control: Treating the interior of the structure paying particular attention to damp crawl spaces and basements with the appropriately labeled liquid insecticide. Outside perimeter treatments can also be effective. Monroe Pest Control Inc. specializes in roach elimination in a residential or commercial setting. Upon completion of services, we offer a full warranty.

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