How German Cockroaches Enter Your Kentucky Home

German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are highly mobile and can easily infiltrate homes through their habit of “hitchhiking.” Roaches hitchhike by infesting food supplies, appliances, furniture, boxes, and even personal items that may get moved around from one place to another. This can occur in a range of locations, including unsanitary hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, yard sales, and even other, already-infested, residences.

In addition to hitchhiking, these cockroaches can enter homes through improperly sealed entry points, including cracks in walls, gaps around windows, unsealed vents, and drainage systems. However, this method is typically only of concern in apartment complexes and areas where homes, units, or buildings are within very close proximity to one another.

German cockroaches prefer humid environments with ample food sources, making kitchens and bathrooms ideal contenders. They can often be found in hidden spaces within appliances, inside wall cracks, or beneath sinks, where moisture and food residue may accumulate. If German roaches have hitchhiked into your home or business, you can expect to see them here most frequently.

The bottom line is simple: if you have German Roaches, it’s almost sure that they were brought in on something or someone. Finding that source can help prevent recurrence.

To mitigate the risk of infestation, it’s essential to adopt proactive measures, such as maintaining proper sanitation, decluttering living spaces, and being cautious about the items you bring into your home. Additionally, exercising caution when purchasing used or second-hand items can help prevent them from spreading to your living environment.

If you already have these pesky critters, Four Seasons Pest Solutions offers control programs with guarantees and warranties. All you have to do is give us a call, and you’ll see why everybody says, “It’s good to have Four Seasons on your side!”