Pest Facts: Cockroaches
Need to know more about cockroaches? Find out more about pest biology, behavior, and prevention methods through the Pest Facts.
American Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana-L.)
| Color: | Reddish brown, with a yellowish figure 8 pattern on the back of the head |
| Legs: | Six |
| Shape: | Oval |
| Size: | 2" |
| Antennae: | Yes |
| Flight: | Yes |
Brownbanded Cockroaches (Supella longipalpa)
| Color: | Brown, with pronounced banding across wings |
| Legs: | Six |
| Shape: | Oval |
| Size: | 1/2" |
| Antennae: | Yes |
| Flight: | Yes |
Oriental Cockroaches (Blatta orientalis)
| Color: | Dark brown, almost black |
| Legs: | Six |
| Shape: | Oval |
| Size: | 1" |
| Antennae: | Yes |
| Flight: | No |
