Cockroaches have to be one of the most unwanted visitors a household can have. They can adapt to many environments from arctic weather to tropical heat. Cockroaches thrive in warm, dark, wet areas where they will reproduce. They hide in cracks and crevices, such as behind refrigerators, under sinks, and in dark cabinets, and come out at night to feed. They eat a variety of food items as well as non-food items. This means, they can thrive in the cleanest of homes. To make matters worse, disease-producing organisms such as bacteria, protozoans, and viruses have been discovered on the bodies of cockroaches. The primary diseases transmitted by German cockroaches include different forms of gastroenteritis (food poisoning, dysentery, diarrhea, and other illnesses). If you think you and your family could be at risk of an infestation, call Empire Pest Control to stop the lasting effects of these creepy-crawly creatures of the night.