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GERMAN
COCKROACH
![[Larger view of a German cockroach]](images/roach_med.jpg)
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Description:
About 1/2"
to 5/8” long as an adult. Nymphs and adults have two black stripes
behind the head. Females can reproduce without males.
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Why
be concerned?
Cockroaches are
aggressive foragers that contaminate, devour, and destroy food.
They can cause or aggravate asthma, especially in children.
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What
you can do.
Cockroaches seldom
if ever live outdoors in the Northwest. They are usually stowaways,
carried indoors through both edible and non-edible purchases.
Be sure to remove bulk packaging as soon as possible. Keep areas
free of food debris and water sources.
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What
we would do.
Rather than traditional
spray methods, Absolute Pest Management combines inspection, pesticide-free monitoring,
and the placement of low impact baits. Cracks and crevices are
caulked to eliminate habitat. Visible populations can be vacuumed.
Finally, Absolute Pest Management leaves you with a written report identifying needed
repairs or increased sanitation.
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| Picture
courtesy of Oregon State University - Ken Gray Image Collection. |
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