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Roaches

An orthopterous insect of the genus Blatta, and allied genera. The species are numerous, especially in hot countries.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.






Photo by HG Robertson, South African Museum
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American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana

Characteristics – 
Size is up to 2 inches long. It is found more often in food establishments, although houses and apartments near such establishments frequently become infested.

Color:  Reddish brown.

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Photo by Eddie Dunbar, Quality Nature Displays' BugPeople. Oakland CA Copyright © 1998-2004. www.bugpeople.org

Brown-Banded Cockroach
Supella longipalpa

Characteristics – 
Similar in size to the German cockroach, adults are 1/2 inch in length. It may infest the entire home, rather than confining itself to the kitchen or where there is food. Infestations usually start from luggage, furniture or other materials shipped from one place to another.

Color: Most are reddish brown in color.

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Courtesy of M. Waldvogel, North Carolina State University
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German Cockroach
Camponotus variegatus

Characteristics – 
The German roach is a very common species and the one usually found in kitchens. The adults are comparatively
small (about 1/2 inch long), tan in color and often occur in large numbers.

Color: Varies from black, brown and black, red and black, to light brown depending on the species.The two most common pest species are black in color.

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