Ridder Pest Control
COMMON PESTS - American Cockroach
Characteristics |
Reddish brown, Light border on the area behind the head (pronotum. Long pointed cerci on rear. |
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Size |
1"-1 1/2" (25-40 mm) |
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Location |
Damp areas, steam tunnels, sewers, trees. Does not fly except in southern U.S. |
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Food |
Organic matter (rotting leaves, etc.) sweets, starchy materials. |
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Life Stages |
Egg case dropped in or near food source; 60 days to hatch; 1 year from egg to adult. |
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Damage |
Nuisance. |
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Comments |
Found all over U.S. |