Chilling Facts: Can Cockroaches Survive Ontario's Freezing Winters?

Cockroaches: Invincible or Simply Inconvenient? 

Think cockroaches can survive a nuclear apocalypse? Fake news! What about lugging around without a head for weeks? Unfortunately, that’s a thumbs up. But how do they fare in Ontario’s Arctic-like winters? Spoiler alert: Not so great!

So, Can Cockroaches Brave the Ontario Cold? 

At Burlington Pest Control, the burning question we get is whether roaches can live through Ontario’s icy winters. The short answer: nope. But—plot twist—they might just find a cozy nook in your warm house to avoid becoming a roach-cicle. Keep reading for the nitty-gritty.

Ontario’s Most “Wanted” Cockroaches 

Ontario is home to a few infamous crawlers: the German, American, and oriental cockroaches. You’ll mostly find them hanging out in urban jungles like apartments, hospitals, and eateries. They’re the uninvited guests at your dinner party who just won’t leave.

Got Cold Tolerance? 

Cockroaches are cold-averse party poopers. The German roach, for example, taps out at around 50°F. Any colder and they’re toast—literally. There are some outliers like the oriental cockroach, but they’re the exception, not the rule.

What About Their Tiny Terror Eggs? 🥚

Cockroach eggs are a bit more resilient, but they still don’t like the chill. Most will call it quits below 50°F. Some might even eek it out as low as 32°F, but that’s more the exception.

Fridge Raiders or Frigid Failures? 

If you find cockroaches in your fridge, they’re not there for a winter getaway. Most will succumb to the cold, depending on the species and fridge temp, of course.

Winter Roach Attack: What’s the Game Plan? 

ID Your Enemy: Knowing the roach species helps in plotting their demise.

Clean, Clean, Clean: A clean home is a roach-free home.

Water Be Gone: Remove water sources; they’re cockroach magnets.

Seal the Deal: Cockroaches can’t invade if they can’t get in. Caulk those gaps!

Trap ‘Em: Use traps and baits as your first line of defense.

Call the Pros: When in doubt, ring up Burlington Pest Control. We’ve been busting bugs in Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville for decades.

Ready to reclaim your home this winter? Contact us for a no-strings-attached quote. 📞

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