Cockroaches-American
American cockroaches are the largest cockroach species that you will
commonly encounter. The American cockroach is often referred to as the
"Palmetto" bug. Adult roaches vary from 1 1/2" - 2 1/8" long. They are
a reddish brown color with a pale brown to yellowish band around the
edge of the pronotum (shield). Both the male and female have wings and
are capable of flying.
Younger nymphs are grayish brown; older nymphs reddish
brown. Egg capsules are dark reddish to blackish brown. They are about
3/8" long with 8 eggs per side (total 16 eggs). The egg capsule is
deposited within a few hours to up to 4 days after it is formed. It is
dropped or glued to a surface, usually in a crack, near high humidity
and a food source. The female will produce 9-10 egg capsules during her
life. Developmental time from egg to adult averages about 600 days
(with 10-13 molts). Adults average about 440 days old at room
temperatures, but at 84°F may only live 225 days.
American cockroaches may be found in homes, but are more often found in
commercial structures where they infest food-storage and food-prep
areas and steam tunnels. During summer months they may be found
outdoors, and are the most common species found in sewers in the United
States. They may be carried into structures, come in through sewers and
drains, or migrate from other structures, dumps, etc. They may feed on
many kinds of food, but show a particular fondness for fermenting food.
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