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10 Service Centers Nationwide COCKROACHES: There are five species of cockroaches found throughout the US, however during this contract there are three that are of concern, the American Cockroach, Oriental Cockroach, and the German Cockroach. They are found in different environments but will need similar approaches for control. They eat the same food as humans and prefer an inside habitat. The American Cockroach is usually found in residential homes, restaurants and outside, in environments such as sewers and irrigation boxes. They also prefer a damp climate, thus making sewers, residential homes and restaurant drains, the perfect environment. Oriental Cockroaches generally live-in damp areas but can survive in dry areas if they have access to water. They prefer cooler temperatures around 75 degrees Fahrenheit and can over winter in protected areas outdoors where temperatures average 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. These cockroaches are common in basements, crawl spaces, cracks and crevices of porches, foundations, and walkways adjacent to buildings. They feed on a wide variety of plant and animal material. Non-Chemical Methods of Control: The keys to success in pest management are, first, inspection to determine the nature and extent of the infestation, second, sanitation to eliminate readily available food and water and third, the choice of the right combination of tools, either non-chemical or chemical to eliminate the problem. Improved Sanitation: Roaches need food, water, and shelter to survive. By limiting these three essentials, it is more difficult for roaches to live in the infested area. Simply by improving sanitation you can often suppress existing populations and discourage new invasions. Food spills also feed roaches. Consistent cleaning will help to minimize roaches. Frequent vacuuming, sweeping, or mopping of floors and washing of counter and tabletops eliminates much of the food roaches may be foraging on. Trash should be stored away from infested areas and monitored for spills. We discuss and document sanitation issues during our inspections. Roaches can get their water from many sources inside a structure: condensation on pipes and air conditioners, leaky plumbing, houseplant containers, floor drains, etc., and limiting these is rarely practical. We note water sources during our inspections. Roach-Proofing/Exclusion: Roaches can enter and move through a structure through innumerable tiny cracks and openings. Caulking and otherwise sealing cracks and crevices being used by roaches can often have a great effect in suppressing the population. Many easy-to-use and effective silicon sealers and expandable caulk products have been recently developed, including some designed specifically for DocuSign Envelope ID: 16D1C412-7260-4260-8A87-C870C0BEE374