German cockroaches are small, about ½ inch to 5/8 inch long. They are tan to light brown and have two dark parallel streaks running from the head to the base of the wings. Although it has wings, it is not able to fly.
German cockroaches live in areas of high humidity with food nearby. Cockroaches prefer a shelter where they fit closely. As the number of cockroaches increases, the shelter is over-filled. They will find new sites during their peak foraging periods, which occur just before dawn and after dark.
The German cockroach may carry disease-producing organisms like bacteria, protozoans and viruses on their bodies. They also transmit different forms of gastroenteritis to people like food poisoning, dysentery, diarrhea, and other illnesses. The cockroaches carry the vectors causing these diseases on their legs and bodies. Cockroach excrement and cast skins also contain a number of allergens. Many people have allergic responses such as rashes, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion and asthma.
German cockroaches produce odorous secretions that can affect the flavor of foods. They can also contaminate food with disease-causing organisms. They damage food, which has to be disposed of. This is very costly to the person who owns the food.
The German cockroach is the most common cockroach infesting structures. We at Tazkiah being prepared to use more than one type of treatment to control Cockroaches infestation. 056 544 9123
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