Control of cockroaches

Which are the most common types of cockroaches?

More than 3,500 species of cockroaches live on the planet, but only about 1–2% of them choose to settle close to humans. In Bulgarian cities such as Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Stara Zagora, the most widespread species are: Blattella germanica (German cockroach), Blatta orientalis (Oriental cockroach), and the Brown-banded or Furniture cockroach. These insects belong to the arthropod phylum, specifically to the hexapod subphylum. They are invertebrate animals with segmented bodies, a chitinous exoskeleton, and limbs that move through antagonistic muscles. The company "Bran Insect" is fully prepared and equipped to successfully combat all types of cockroaches found in Bulgaria and guarantees that you can rely on us for quality assistance and long-lasting protection of your home, office, or commercial property from these persistent and difficult-to-eliminate pests. Call us now at 0878201221 or 0888449949 and your problem will be resolved professionally.

Useful information about black and brown cockroaches in Bulgaria

Fortunately, not all of the more than 3,500 cockroach species identified by science pose a threat to homes. Only a few varieties are considered household pests. In almost every country, including Bulgaria, the most common cockroach infestations involve the following species:

Brown cockroaches

The brown cockroach is also known as the German cockroach. It prefers warm and humid environments. The ideal temperature for its life and reproduction is considered to be around 30°C. On the other hand, the resilient organism of this species allows it to survive even at temperatures below 10°C. What attracts it to a particular room is food and food residues such as crumbs and peels. In practice, this species can feed on almost anything it finds, which is why it is so resilient—it can live for more than 100 days. The brown cockroach is usually 10 to 16 millimeters long (rarely exceeding this size except in cases of mutation) and has wings which, fortunately, it rarely uses for flying. The main problem is their rapid reproduction—they lay between 35 and 45 eggs within 1 to 4 weeks. The speed of their reproduction depends on specific conditions such as temperature, humidity, food availability, etc.

Black cockroaches

Black cockroaches are also called Oriental cockroaches. They are much larger than brown cockroaches, reaching up to three centimeters in length and having a thicker body. They are less commonly found in apartments mainly due to their reduced mobility. They also move with difficulty on smooth surfaces, which is why they prefer to hide in basements, sewage systems, and ground-floor residential areas. For them as well, humidity and temperature are of particular importance, and they even prefer higher humidity levels. They thrive best at temperatures between 20°C and 29°C. They are also very fertile insects and can lay up to eight capsules, each containing about 18 eggs.

How do cockroaches reproduce?

Cockroaches reproduce extremely quickly. They do not require particularly favorable or specific conditions to do so. As mentioned above, they lay large numbers of eggs in short periods over two to three months, and once the newly hatched cockroaches mature, they immediately begin reproducing as well. This leads to an avalanche-like multiplication. The female deposits her eggs in a miniature, very thin capsule which she carries on her abdomen for about one month until hatching occurs. This is one of the reasons why controlling these pests is so difficult. Sometimes, even after the last adult female cockroach has been eliminated, you may still see newly hatched ones. This indicates that if improper methods were used, the problem may worsen. However, when treatments are carried out by professionals, the situation is quite different. Even with professional spraying, you may notice newly hatched cockroaches, but the important factor is that after contacting our products they die within a few hours rather than instantly. This is an intentional effect called the “domino effect.” It means that each insect carries traces of the product back into its hiding places, unknowingly spreading it to other cockroaches and infecting a larger portion of the colony.

Popular and ineffective methods for removing and destroying cockroaches

Unfortunately, a large number of households turn to professional pest control companies only after many unsuccessful attempts to solve the problem on their own. Typically, consumers are misled into using the following well-known but ineffective cockroach control methods:

• Electronic devices
• Traps
• Poison cubes
• Gel baits – not all gels are ineffective, but they have specific requirements; in short, gels usually work well only for small numbers of cockroaches, not for severe infestations.

The fact that you do not see many cockroaches does not guarantee that there are not hundreds hiding in drains, cabinets, and cracks in the walls and floors. Most of these methods fail because they cannot cover the entire perimeter of the property and do not have a strong impact on the whole population, which means they cannot effectively eliminate cockroaches. Some methods affect only adult individuals while leaving the eggs alive. Specifically regarding most cockroach traps that are still widely used, they often fail because the insects simply ignore them, finding food from many other sources instead. Some of the mentioned methods for dealing with these crawling pests are not only ineffective but may also pose risks to human health and present a higher danger in homes with pets and small children. For example, powdered insecticides scattered on the floor can be hazardous, although each person ultimately decides how to proceed.

Choosing a professional cockroach control company such as Bran Insect will save you a great deal of money, time, and stress, while guaranteeing fast, high-quality, and long-lasting results.