COCKROACH CONTROL

Cockroaches are a type of insects. The Cockroaches belong to the order Blattodea, from family Arthropoda. Termites are also included in this order. About 30 cockroach species out of 4,600 are associated with human habitats. About four species are well known as pests creating problems for human society. The word cockroach is a corruption of the Spanish cucaracha. The cockroach is characterized by a flattened oval body, long threadlike antennae, and a shining black or brown leathery integument. The head is bent downward, and the mouthparts point backward instead of forward or downward as is the case in most other insects. The male usually has two pairs of wings, whereas the female, in some species, is wingless or has vestigial wings. The female produces eggs in egg cases (called ootheca). These are sometimes held protruding from her body or may be glued in protected areas. After the female deposits an egg case, the soft white nymphs emerge. As their external skeleton hardens, it turns brown in color. The structure and large size (certain species have a wingspread of more than 12 cm [4.7 inches]) of cockroaches have made them objects of interest in the biological laboratory. Call invalid to assure complete removal of cockroaches from your house. Echo-friendly Cockroach Control service.