Palmetto Bugs Versus Cockroaches
What is a Palmetto bug? The easy answer is, it’s a cockroach. The main concern most people have when asking the palmetto bug versus roach question is whether the bugs that occupy the trees and bushes around their homes will move in and become an infestation.
Palmetto Bug SC
In South Carolina and other southern parts of the United States, palmetto plants are common. Since cockroaches tend to congregate in those plants, they have become commonly known as palmetto bugs. The beetles are actually several different species. While roaches may use palmetto plants for refuge, they’re usually not a problem for homeowners unless the plants are near the home and the roaches are attracted indoors.
What Makes Roaches Move In?
Roaches are attracted to several things in a home. Light is a major source of attraction for most beetles and having a large palmetto bug flying at the light when you enter your home can be disconcerting to say the least. The insect is not attacking, however. It’s simply trying to get to the light. They’re also attracted to sources of water, food, warmth, and shelter. Especially in the cooler spring and fall months, roaches may move from their vegetative habitats and attempt to invade your home.
How do I Get Rid of Them?
The best way to fight a roach infestation is to prevent the bugs from moving in. Clear vegetation away from the foundation of your home, leaving a solid gap of open space between the home and the vegetation. Be aware that most of the beetles that prefer living in the vegetation outdoors do not move indoors. There are many species of cockroaches. The ones most typically found indoors tend to prefer that living situation over the trees and vegetation. If you suspect you have a roach infestation, call Exclusive Pest for a full evaluation and a plan for clearing pests from your home.
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