They will eat food of any kind, and destroy fabrics, clothes, books, and rugs. Roaches feed in areas such as drains, sewers, and garbage areas bringing them in contact with disease organisms that they can transmit to humans. Disease organisms such as salmonella and other organisms that are associated with dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis and tuberculosis have been traced to roaches.
Roaches are most active at night, during the day they hide in dark cracks and crevices.
The female roach lays her eggs in brown purse shaped capsules. Once the young roaches hatch they scatter all over. To control an infestation of roaches starts with a comprehensive inspection to identify the species and their habits. An elimination program is then put in place. Not only is it important to apply pesticides, sanitation and sealing the harborage areas where roaches hide and enter structures.