Cockroaches are associated with filth and unsanitary conditions. Known to carry disease organisms, they have not been tied to major disease outbreaks in the United States. Egg cases, nymphs and adults can be found in an infested area. Eliminate unnecessary sources of water, food and hiding places. Use traps, residual and non-residual insecticide sprays, and insecticide dusts to control or eliminate cockroaches.
Cockroaches are among the most undesirable insect intruders in the home.
They are associated with filth and unsanitary conditions, although they occasionally invade the best-kept homes. Though known to carry various disease organisms, cockroaches have not been associated with any major disease outbreaks in this country. The Insects also produce a secretion that has a repulsive odor and can affect the flavor of food. Cockroaches can cause allergic reactions when sensitive people come into contact with contaminated food or house dust. Brown-banded and American cockroach egg cases.