You’d think something called the palmetto bug would be beautiful to look at. It might be an interesting bug that’s intriguing to look at. “Palmetto bug” can be used to refer to a range of bugs, including beetles, but its most usually used to describe the good, ole American cockroach. Needless to say, palmetto bug control is the order of the day.

Palmetto Bug Control

American cockroaches can grow very large – up to 1.5 inches in length. They’re brown, with darker markings in the body and cream colored markings just behind the head. They have large antennae and hairy looking legs perfect for scuttling. They can reach speeds of 3.4 mph, as fast as a good walk for us. In fact, if a human could move as fast as a cockroach, we’d be able to run at 210 mph. Oh, and these cockroaches can fly. This makes palmetto bug removal a little more difficult.

These bugs enjoy the damp and they enjoy light. They’ll typically enter a house when water is available to them. One of the best ways to prevent them bunking down in your home is to make sure you have no standing water or leaks. This includes on your property. Emptying water out of an old tire or hollow tree stump is usually a good idea to prevent mosquitoes and other bugs, but it can help encourage cockroaches to move on, too. They’ll often enter a home because they first found a pot or porch that offered them access to water.

Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs

Check foundations and crawlspaces for leaks and standing water, as well as gaps through which cockroaches can enter. You’ll need to seal these. Make sure drains are draining properly in baths, showers, and sinks. We can get rid of palmetto bugs for you, though it’s easiest to make sure you don’t get them in the first place. A quick inspection can help us improve your palmetto bug control.

These bugs are a risk. They carry bacteria and can cause infections and food poisoning. They can trigger allergies and asthma and are a danger to people with breathing problems. Beyond this, they also produce an odor that will only fester and grow. If you see one cockroach, the old adage is true: it is not alone. By the time you see a cockroach, it means it’s risking being seen only because the cockroach population is out of control and this one is looking for resources.

Contact Slug-A-Bug for palmetto bug removal and control ASAP.