Cockroaches are notorious survivors and seasoned hitchhikers. They are attracted to food and find a way into your home by sneaking into everything from luggage to used furniture or appliances, moving boxes to laundry to grocery bags. Read More >
Did you know that cockroach fossils as old as 350 million years have been found, predating dinosaurs? Even with all that history, cockroaches still get a bad rap. With more than 4,500 species of cockroaches in the world, only four are known pests in Maine. Read More >
During the summer months in Maine, the cockroach population tends to explode due to the of hot, humid weather. These are the ideal weather conditions for cockroaches to breed and grow more rapidly. Read More >
In our Southern Maine service area, we deal with a tiny tan roach known as the German cockroach. This is no ordinary roach--as you can probably imagine--since it is able to survive the Nor'easters we get here in Maine. The German cockroach is the most widely distributed cockroach in the entire world. Here are a few ways this versatile and resilient roach can cause problems for your Maine home or… Read More >