Roach Control - Everything You've Wanted to Know but
were Afraid to Ask
What types of roaches are in the Valley?
You should also be aware that there are at least
three different types of roaches in the valley area.
Turkestan
The roach that has been giving residents the most
problems these past few years is the TURKESTAN
ROACH. It lives mostly outdoors in shrubbery and
other moist, dark areas such as water meter boxes,
woodpiles, etc. The female is dark brown in color
and about 1" in length. The male is light tan in
color and gets up to 1-1/4" in length. This roach
also has wings and can fly, although it prefers to
travel by land.
German
The second type of roach is the GERMAN ROACH, which
is pale brown and about 1/2" long and is primarily
found indoors.
NEITHER THE TURKESTAN ROACH NOR THE GERMAN ROACH
INHABIT THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM. Therefore, they are
not affected by the City's treatment program.
American Sewer
The third type of roach is the AMERICAN SEWER ROACH.
It is reddish-brown and grows up to 2" in length. It
also likes moist, dark areas; especially near
shrubbery and other vegetative debris.
If you suspect that any of these pests have set up
housekeeping in or around your home, having your own
treatment program will give you the best chance of
controlling these pests.
City of Mesa Roach Hotline: (480) 644-3550
See what each type looks like:
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