How do cockroaches get into your house?
If you've suddenly discovered a cockroach in your home, you might be worried about how it got there and the chance that there are more of them concealed somewhere. In densely populated urban places like Philadelphia, cockroaches are commonplace.
Fortunately, finding a single roach doesn't usually indicate that you have an infestation.
It's also possible that a lonesome person managed to get inside.
Where do they come from?
In general, cockroaches like damp, gloomy habitats with easy access to food and water.
In addition to dwelling and reproducing within homes and buildings, they are also found in crowded metropolitan streets, parks, subway tunnels, and sewage systems. Particularly the huge American cockroach like being outside. Since they require a consistent water supply, they are frequently observed near sewers, storm drains, gutters, and pipes.
How Do Roaches Enter Your Residence or Condo?
Roaches are attracted to homes and apartments because they are looking for food, moisture, and warmth. Knowing how one entered your house will assist you get rid of it permanently if you have the unfortunate situation of finding one there. Some of the main entry points for cockroaches are : basements, doorways, plumbing lines, cracks in the wall etc.
Wall and foundational cracks
Roaches can easily enter through gaps and fissures. They can squeeze into incredibly small spaces thanks to their flat, thin bodies. Some roach species can fit through gaps that are only 1/16 of an inch wide. Roaches may be able to enter crawl spaces between walls if there are fractures in the interior of your home's walls, from where they can quickly move from room to room.
Doorways
Cockroaches crawl under doors and enter your home. Flat body fits easily in average entrance gaps. This is especially true if you have a habit of leaving the door open for long periods of time.
If there is a gap between the underside of an outward-facing door and the floor, consider installing a door sweeper. These tools are easy to install and seal gaps to keep unwanted pests out.
Plumbing Pipe
Cockroaches are attracted to spaces with moisture, heat and food. Unfortunately for homeowners and renters, plumbing lines have all of this. These pests can enter your home's sewer system through the sewer system by traveling through the drain pipes connected to your home.
Basement
If you live in a house, cockroaches often come out of the basement. Cockroaches love dark, damp rooms. Therefore, if your basement is not properly insulated or properly ventilated, cockroaches can enter from the outside and spread from there to the rest of your home.
What attracts cockroaches to your home?
Cockroaches can only survive for about a week without water. Therefore, they are attracted to damp rooms such as bathrooms, basements and kitchens. However, these little pests don't need a lot of water. Even the slightest leak or excess moisture in the air is enough food. When it comes to food, cockroaches can survive without it for up to a month. Cockroaches are cold-blooded animals that can keep their body temperature low to conserve energy. This helps when you're having trouble finding food. Finally, heat is also an important attractant for cockroaches. Cockroach sightings tend to increase in the summer because these pests thrive in warmer environments. Rising temperatures are forcing cockroaches to feed and reproduce faster than in cold weather.
If you are living in Philadelphia, or somewhere in the area, and want to get rid of these nasty roaches, contact CITY AND SUBURBS PEST CONTROL LLC. Our professionals will quickly deal with the problem, and you won’t have to see not a single cockroach anytime soon!