When it comes to German cockroaches, they rank under the top five insect pest calls for homes, businesses and other institutions. These are the kind of roaches that live in apartments, houses, grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals and other buildings were food is being prepared, served or stored.  These cockroaches don’t discriminate when it comes to food, as they’ll eat anything they can find.

German cockroaches can move into a new location by hitching a ride on soft drink cartons, egg cartons, beer cases, potatoes, onions, used furniture and more. During the summer time, they are actively moving from one location to another.

German cockroaches can quickly increase their populations and live in all rooms of the home, most especially the bathrooms and kitchen. They’re a real nuisance because they damage books and wallpaper as well as fouling food. They eat the glue found on furniture, and they give off a nasty-smelling odour.

Worst of all, some people are allergic to german cockroaches, and they can be responsible for many cases of childhood asthma. They also carry diseases – meaning any food that has been contaminated by german cockroaches can result in diarrhoea, dysentery and/or food poisoning.