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Australian Cockroach Identification
The Australian cockroach is the most frequent species found outside in southern Florida. It is one of several species of peridomestic cockroaches (cockroaches that live primarily outdoors but may be seen indoors on occasion). The appearance of bright yellow bars on the upper borders distinguishes this species from the American cockroach. Australian cockroaches complete their life cycle (from egg to adult) in nearly a year. Females can generate anywhere from 20 to 30 egg capsules, with an average of 16 viable eggs per capsule. Australian roaches prefer to reside outside, towards the edges of buildings. In South Florida, they are the most common cockroach outside. Leaf litter, flowers, trees, tree holes, wood heaps, garages, crawl spaces, attics, greenhouses, and in and around shrubs are all frequent places for Australian cockroaches. Australian roaches love high moisture regions inside buildings, such as crawlspaces and attics, especially if there are water leaks or restricted airflow. If you believe your home has Australian Cockroaches, you should seek expert aid from a pest control firm. Cockroaches contain a variety of diseases, germs, and viruses that contaminate food and food preparation surfaces.
Australian Cockroach Habits
Roaches from Australia do get inside structures. You'll most likely uncover evidence of indoor cockroach activity in the kitchen or bathroom. However, identifying the species only based on droppings or a quick glance at a fleeing roach is difficult. An Australian roach can be identified by its yellow patterns.
They're more likely to be found in your garden or in the trees and shrubs near your home because they're an outdoor species. Their desire for moist environments brings them to other locations as well. A colony could be hidden beneath your pool deck or around your hot tub.
If you notice a huge roach in your bathtub, it could be an Australian cockroach that has crawled up from the drain. This could indicate that there are additional leaking water pipes in your home. A leaking sink pipe might attract roaches to the humid conditions inside the cabinet below.
Australian Cockroach Health Risks
Perhaps their yellow markings make them appear less obnoxious than other cockroaches. But don't be deceived by their attire if they break into your home–these aren't welcoming visitors.
Even though outdoor cockroaches pose a less immediate threat than more common interior species, they are still troublesome pests. They devour dung, rubbish, and other repulsive substances. They also live in various unsavory environments and pick up bacteria from multiple sources.
Australian Cockroaches track bacteria all over your kitchen counters, soiled dishes, and leftover food because they don't wipe their feet. Any food they ate or touched while cooking should be considered tainted.
Australian cockroaches may carry salmonella and other infections. You don't want these pests to develop a taste for your food and establish a colony in your home. They can also harm plants by cold temperatures when forced into a restricted place, such as a greenhouse.
Cockroaches also create allergies, as if spreading bacteria wasn't awful enough. Some humans, particularly those with asthma, may react to their molted skins and droppings. Sneezing, skin irritation, rashes, and breathing difficulties are some of the symptoms of a cockroach allergy.
How to Prevent an Australian Cockroach Infestation
In defense, keeping Australian cockroaches out of your home or business requires taking a hard look at your habits and admitting that you may have some flaws: we've all left food out overnight or put off vacuuming for longer than we'd like.
Cleaning your home is a highly effective cockroach control method in any house since it eliminates their food sources. Keeping pet food and pantry products sealed in glass or plastic containers. Roaches are hardy pests and superb survivors, but they still need to feed to survive.
It's also worth remembering that Australian cockroaches require moisture to survive. Standing water is created by leaking faucets and pipes, which increases humidity. A strong defense against cockroaches includes keeping every section of your home dry and ventilated.
Check for gaps and cracks that could allow cockroaches and other external pests to enter your home frequently. This includes your garage and shed, where problems could hide in boxes and be mistakenly transported into your home.
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