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Pest Spotlight: German Cockroach

October 7, 2019October 31, 2016 by Sarah Johnson

Scientific Name: Blattella germanica Common Names: German cockroach Color: Varies from light brown to tan Size: 13 to 16 mm long FACT: German cockroaches have wings but do not use them to fly! HABITS German cockroaches are becoming the most common household insect within the United States and Canada. This pest typically infests kitchens and … Read more

Cockroaches: Infestations That Can Run You Right Out Of Your Home

October 7, 2019March 8, 2016 by Poulin's Pest Control

Cockroaches have been around since the dawn of time and throughout the ages, they are present almost everywhere humans are and are a public health issue. Cockroaches are a difficult foe to control and are a very interesting insect for Ethnoentomologists, those who study the relationship between humans and insects. As the old saying goes, … Read more