Cockroach Smell: Smelling and Repelling Roaches

Many people are curious about cockroaches and scent, especially if they’ve seen a roach or noticed a strange odor in their home. Specifically, worried homeowners and apartment dwellers often have questions like: Is there a specific cockroach smell these pests emit? On the flip side, what smells help drive them away?In this article, you’ll learn […]

Roach Nests: How to Find and Destroy Them

With more than 4,600 different species of roach in the world and the belief they could withstand a nuclear apocalypse, roaches send shivers down the spines of any number of people. If you see roaches around, then it’s more than likely a nest is nearby. Once you know what a roach nest looks like, the […]

Are there different types of cockroaches?

Cockroaches are all too often unwanted guests in someone’s home. When you come across one of these pests, your first instinct is probably to step on them. A capable pest removal expert can help you take care of the problem, but did you know that there are many different types of cockroaches that you can […]

What Are the Types of Roaches That Are Found in North Carolina?

There are nearly 4,600 species of cockroaches in the world. Of these, 30 are associated with being found in human habitats, and in North Carolina five species of cockroaches are considered common. American Cockroach The American cockroach is often referred to as a palmetto bug or a waterbug. Despite the name, the American cockroach isn’t […]

Does Pouring Bleach Down the Drain Stop Roaches?

The last thing you want to see as you stumble into the kitchen for breakfast is a roach skittering around in your sink. The shock will wake you up faster than any cup of coffee ever will, but the knowledge that roaches are using your drains as a sort of highway could turn the strongest of stomachs. […]