Cockroaches are hated pests, and for good reason. They carry germs and diseases and are hard to get rid of. These pests are tough and ridding your home of them becomes a battle. But why? What is it about cockroaches that make them so resilient? Here's why cockroach control can be difficult.

Cockroaches Are Master Hiders

Cockroaches are masters at hiding and concealing themselves in a variety of areas in your home. To find them, you need to look in moist, dark areas of the home. This is where they hide and breed. Cockroaches fit into small areas and love to hide in any narrow cracks or crevices in your home. Some favorite hiding places include, behind appliances and wall paneling, under sinks, in dark drawers and crevices of cabinets, in floor drains and doorjambs, and inside of motors and light switches. When searching for cockroach nests in your home, look in areas close to a food source. Kitchens and bathrooms provide the humid, moist conditions they need.

Cockroaches Have A High Reproduction Rate

If you see one cockroach, that means there are more! This is true because cockroaches have a very high reproductive rate. And to make matters worse for the  homeowner, cockroaches become resistant to many types of pesticides. Cockroaches also grow quickly. It only takes a few months for baby cockroaches to develop into adults. Adult females produce hundreds of babies during their lifetime, so a few cockroaches can quickly turn into a few hundred. Female cockroaches can reproduce without a male. When a male is not present in the colony, the female can reproduce asexually to help keep the colony growing.

Cockroaches Are Built To Survive

Cockroaches are tough and built to survive almost anything. They have many attributes that keep them alive even in less-than-ideal circumstances.

• Their exoskeletons are strong and hard to squish
• Young cockroaches can regrow limbs
• They are fast and can flatten themselves to fit in a tight space for an easy getaway
• They can live for a month without food

Cockroaches can endure a great deal and still keep living and reproducing.

Cockroaches Aren't Picky Eaters

In nature, cockroaches eat dead insects, other cockroaches, plants, and feces. They can also find plenty to nosh on in your home including, hair, pet food, paper, cardboard, scraps, crumbs, nail clippings, and wallpaper paste. Cockroaches find something to eat wherever they live.

Because cockroaches are so resilient, it's best to call a professional cockroach pest control company. The professionals know how to eliminate these pests and give you tips on preventing their return. 

For more information, contact a cockroach pest control company.