Understanding the habits and needs of German cockroaches is key to preventing them from taking up residence in your home. German roaches enjoy hiding, and they often spend up to 75% of their time in small, dark cracks and crevices. Because German roaches are thigmotactic, they enjoy feeling pressure against the surface of their bodies. Did you know that young roaches need cracks as narrow as the width of a dime, while adults need spaces about the depth of four stacked dimes to thrive? German roaches also seek moisture and heat, both of which are common in kitchens. Finally, remember that these roaches are nocturnal, so the odds of catching one during the day are very slim. If you do see cockroaches during daylight hours, it could be a sign of a larger cockroach infestation that requires professional cockroach control.
Where Do German Roaches Hide in the Kitchen?
Brody Brothers’ Top 5 German Roach Hiding Spots
The kitchen is typically the most attractive room in the home for many pests, especially German cockroaches. Food is always present, water is plentiful, and activity is usually limited to certain times of the day, allowing roaches to remain hidden for long periods. If you’re wondering where cockroaches hide, these are some of the most common places our Maryland pest control experts find them.
Under your kitchen sink:
Pull everything out from underneath the sink. Once you’ve removed your cleaning products, inspect the cabinet carefully, looking inside, underneath, and up toward the plumbing. Many homeowners overlook this area and miss German roaches hiding there.
Your countertop backsplashes:
In the average kitchen, there are many small gaps and seams around the top and bottom of backsplashes. These openings give German roaches easy access to countertops, food, and water while reducing the chances of detection.
Your dishwasher:
When you open your dishwasher, you’ll probably notice a small gap between the counter and the cabinets. This warm, humid area is one of the most common hiding spots for German cockroaches. You should also check behind or beneath the bottom access panel.
Behind your refrigerator:
The heat from the motor and moisture from the refrigerator’s condensation pan make the back of the refrigerator an ideal hiding place for German roaches. Because this spot is often overlooked, roaches can quickly re-infest your home even after you’ve eliminated the ones in more visible locations.
Your stove and oven:
Many homeowners are surprised when our technicians pull out the stove and discover German roaches hiding behind the appliance. Be sure to inspect the space between your countertop and stove. It’s often filled with grease and food debris that attract cockroaches, making it one of the most common places for a roach infestation to develop.
Protect Your Home from German Roaches with Brody Brothers Pest Control
If you’d rather not get down on your hands and knees to inspect every cabinet and appliance, we’re here to help. Brody Brothers Pest Control is a professional cockroach exterminator in Maryland, helping thousands of homeowners keep their properties free from cockroaches and other unwanted pests every year.
If you’re looking for a trusted cockroach exterminator in Maryland, need a home pest inspection, or want help eliminating a cockroach infestation, contact Brody Brothers Pest Control online or give us a call at (410) 653-2121 (Baltimore area) or (301) 637-0178 (Montgomery County). Our experienced team can identify where cockroaches are hiding, eliminate the infestation, and help prevent future roach problems in your Maryland home.