The Turkestan cockroach is an invasive species that's been taking over in the Sacramento region for about the last five years. This cockroach is primarily an exterior roach, but recently, they've been making their way inside.
"We've got bases all over the place. I'd argue this is far more favorable than where they even come from," said Josh Fleenor, president of Pest Pros Pest Solutions.
They're easy to misidentify, which can be a problem because different species require different extermination techniques.
Fleenor has been in the industry for 26 years and said their phones have been ringing off the hook recently for the Turkestan cockroach. He suspects our past few milder winters might have something to do with it.
But it's not just the weather helping these pests spread. Fleenor said rapid development is creating the ideal habitat for the roaches to thrive.
The cockroaches are most commonly found in irrigation boxes, but also within cracks in the concrete, underneath bark, in leaves and in drains. And the pests will even enter homes if they're in search of water.
Experts say the best defense is prevention. Eliminate standing water, patch up any leaky pipes and seal your entryways because with Turkestan cockroaches, the one you see is a sign of a much larger population nearby.
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