Cockroaches

German Cockroach

GERMAN COCKROACHES DESCRIPTION

Scientific Name: Blattella germanica Common Name: German Cockroach Color: Varies from light brown to tan Size: 13 to 16 mm long FACT: German cockroaches have wings but do not use them to fly!

German Cockroach Information

Conventional Insecticide Treatment Preparation Sheet

Gel Bait Treatment Preparation Sheet

American Cockroach

AMERICAN COCKROACH DESCRIPTION

American cockroaches generally live in moist areas but can survive in dry areas if they have access to water. They prefer high temperatures around 29C (84F) and do not tolerate low temperatures. These cockroaches are common in basements, crawl spaces, cracks and crevices of porches, foundations, and walkways adjacent to buildings. In residential areas outside the tropics these cockroaches live in basements and sewers and may move outdoors into yards during warm weather.

Conventional Insecticide Treatment Preparation Sheet

Gel Bait Treatment Preparation Sheet

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