Ridder Pest Control

COMMON PESTS - American Cockroach

Characteristics

Reddish brown, Light border on the area behind the head (pronotum. Long pointed cerci on rear.

Pest

Size

1"-1 1/2" (25-40 mm)

Location

Damp areas, steam tunnels, sewers, trees. Does not fly except in southern U.S.

Food

Organic matter (rotting leaves, etc.) sweets, starchy materials.

Life Stages

Egg case dropped in or near food source; 60 days to hatch; 1 year from egg to adult.

Damage

Nuisance.

Comments

Found all over U.S.

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