The Termite Guy FAQs

Brown widows often compete with and displace black widows in urban areas, though they don't directly prey on them.

Brown widows prefer sheltered outdoor locations, often building webs in furniture, planters, and building eaves.

Brown widows are mottled tan to dark brown with an orange or yellow hourglass marking. Their egg sacs have distinctive spikes.

Brown widows are less dangerous than black widows. While their venom is similarly toxic, they inject less venom and are less aggressive.

While they can bite, American cockroaches rarely do. They're more likely to contaminate food and surfaces with bacteria and allergens.

German cockroaches travel through wall voids, along utility lines, and in infested items moved between units. They can also migrate when neighboring units are treated.

American cockroaches often enter buildings from sewers through drains or utility openings. They also move indoors from landscape areas.

These roaches are omnivorous scavengers, eating decaying organic matter, sweets, starches, and even book bindings and clothing.

Yes, American cockroaches can fly short distances and glide, particularly when temperatures are warm. They're more likely to run than fly.

These roaches prefer warm, humid areas near food and water. Common hiding spots include kitchen cabinets, appliances, and wall voids.