COCKROACHES

The most common cockroach in York Region is the German cockroach. These roaches are light brown or tan in colour, with two parallel black streaks starting behind the head and running along their backs. One egg capsule left by these roaches contains between 30 and 40 young. They lair in tight, dark, moist spaces.

Other common types of cockroaches in Southern Ontario are the American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, the Brown Banded cockroach and the Pennsylvania Wood cockroach.

Cockroach infestations are controlled with gel, dust, and spray treatments. If your home of place of business is bothered by these unsightly pests, call York Pest Control to come out and get rid of them for you.