Cockroach Exterminators: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
DIY cockroach extermination efforts are often unsuccessful. Cockroaches hide in hard-to-reach places and are not easily found. Cockroach eggs are surprisingly resilient to the effects of over-the-counter products.
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Cockroaches (Blattodea)
Cockroaches (or roaches) are the most primitive insect to date – their basic form hasn’t changed in three-and-a-half million years. They’re considered the most disgusting pests in the world.
Cockroaches are everywhere from homes to schools, restaurants, warehouses, offices and hospitals. They transmit disease causing bacteria after crawling all over human excrement from sewers, pet droppings, and garbage.
Their droppings and shed skins spread allergens, causing asthma attacks. Roaches contaminate eating utensils, leave stains, odors, and destroy fabrics and paper products. They’re the nocturnal masters of concealment.
If cockroaches have everything needed for survival, they’ll stay in homes and buildings all year-long.
Finding the skins and feces, or seeing one or two skittering across the floor at night may signal a large, hidden infestation. It’s important to have professionals from Full Force Cockroach Exterminators identify the species so they can offer the best control treatment.
Common Cockroach Species in NYC
American Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)
1 in. to 3 in. Reddish–brown/Mahogany with a yellow band behind the head.
- Large species that fly with fully developed wings
- Live outdoors in damp flowerbeds, under mulch, sewers, and palm trees
- Love high humidity and leaky pipes, sinks, and bathrooms
- Forage for crumbs, food scraps, spills, and pet food
- Run fast and can fly when scared
- Carry bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause dysentery, Salmonella, and diarrhea
- Shed skins trigger severe asthma attacks, especially in children
German Cockroaches (Blattella germanica)
½ to ⅝ in. Tan or light brown with parallel black stripes behind the head.
- Fast breeders — females produce up to six generations per year
- Squeeze through tiny ⅜-inch cracks and move easily between apartments
- Feed on crumbs, dirty dishes, toothpaste, soap, and book bindings
- Thrive in warm, humid kitchens and bathrooms
- Hitchhike in boxes, furniture, and grocery bags
Oriental Cockroaches (Blatta orientalis)
25mm – 32mm (0.10 to 1.3 in.) Dark reddish-brown to black.
- Shiny, smooth bodies with a strong musty odor
- Prefer moist, damp outdoor areas like sewers, drains, leaf piles, and mulch
- Need constant water and enter buildings during hot, dry weather
- Crawl from gutters, storm drains, and foundations
- Can bite if food is scarce during heavy infestations
Full Force Cockroach Exterminators
Our environment-friendly insecticides are made of 99% food-based ingredients; safe to use around children, the infirmed and pets. Does not contain foul odors or stain-causing ingredients.
Full Force Cockroach Exterminators have the experience, expertise, and equipment needed to defeat New York City-level infestations.
