Lance Van Zant, branch manager of Clark Pest Control’s Auburn office, says that cockroaches prefer 85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, but as temperatures remain high, cockroaches will start seeking shelter inside homes and structures in search of moisture.

German cockroaches are a common pest in California. Learn more about these cockroaches from the experts at Clark Pest Control. Click to read more.

Ants continue to lead the parade as the most frequently reported pest issue in California.

In addition to being unattractive (and certainly unwelcome) houseguests, cockroaches can also pose serious health concerns when they enter homes. Cockroaches can be a trigger of asthma and allergies, especially in children. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences reports that one in five children in the United States have severe sensitivities to cockroach allergens.