Photo Album: Warehouse in Somerset, NJ Infested with Oriental Cockroaches
All Over the Place
These oriental cockroaches were all over the exterior and interior of the warehouse!
Entomology of Oriental Cockroaches
Believed to be of African origin despite its name, the oriental cockroach is one of the larger species of cockroach. These cockroaches are sometimes referred to as "waterbugs" because they hang out in damp areas, as well as "black beetle cockroaches" because of their smooth, dark bodies. Oriental cockroaches gain entry into households by going under doors and through gaps beneath siding, as well as following pipes, sewers, and drains into a structure.
Now Let's Get Rid of Them
For treatment, we did an intensive aerosol treatment with a micro-injector and a liquid application around the exterior foundation, window frames, and door frames. We also applied a granular cockroach bait to the interior and exterior perimeter of the building. The oriental cockroaches love the taste of our bait and will feed off it. In a short amount of time, they will be eliminated. We scheduled several follow-up visits to monitor the infestation and apply any additional treatments if needed.