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American Cockroach
The largest of the home infesting roaches, the American
cockroach can range in size from 1 to 1.5 inches. The full
grown roaches usually have wings and may fly when disturbed or
agitated. The immature roaches look similar to the full grown
minus the wings. They are usually found in sewers, basements
around pipes and dumpsters. They prefer warm temperatures and
can't handle cold. Adults have about a 1 year life span and can
produce around 150 offspring. If these roaches happen to be in
your home it may be due to cold or wet weather.
Asian Cockroach
This roach is often times mixed up with the German roach.
They look very similar. Light attraction and flight ability is
what sets them apart from the German roach. These roaches can
fly over 100ft. They prefer lighted areas. You might see them
near your light fixtures or even on your TV or computer
display. Elimination of these roaches requires some extra
effort and persistence.
Oriental Cockroach
Sometimes referred to as water bug, the Oriental Cockroach
is a patron of cool, damp and dark areas. These roaches
are often times prevalent in and around sewer pipes. They live
off of filth, are dark in color and resemble a beetle more than
a roach. The adults do have wings and may fly when
stressed.
Smokey Brown Cockroach
Although not as large as the American cockroach, the Smokey
Brown cockroach is a close second. They are very similar to the
American cockroach. These roaches are found mostly outdoors in
ground cover or mulch. If they do enter they home, an attic or
low traffic storage room is where you might see them.
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