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Cockroaches
are one of the most common pests found in households and commercial
establishments. Cockroaches have an incomplete life cycle
consisting of egg, nymph, and adult. There are about 4,000
species of cockroaches found in the world today, but 70 of
those species are found in the United States and only about
4 of those species are a true problem here in the Atlanta
area. A cockroach problem must be taken very seriously, because
they are a known health risk. Aside from being a common nuisance,
cockroaches can carry and transmit diseases as well as cause
allergic reactions in many people. It is most important to
properly identify the cockroach species being encountered,
because the treatment will vary depending on the species.
American
Cockroach
Physical Characteristics:
Size:
Adults range from 1 1/2 - 2 1/4 inches
Color: Light to dark brown
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The
american cockroach although larger is very similar to
the smokey brown cockroach.
Droppings are often times mistaken for mouse droppings.
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Behavior
Characteristics:
The
american cockroach is also referred to as a waterbug
or palmettobug. Usually a problem during warm months,
but most active in the summer. They will often times
over winter in attics or basements. The american cockroach
is often times a problem in residential homes, but a
major problem in commercial buildings.
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Smokeybrown
Cockroach
Physical Characteristics:
Size:
1- 1 1/4 inches
Color: Brown to reddish brown
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Often
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Behavior
Characteristics:
The
smokeybrown cockroach is very common in the south and
can be a major problem inside residential homes. They
are excellent fliers and usually most active at night.
Smokeybrown cockroaches are attracted to light and will
usually enter your home through small cracks. They will
often times over winter in attics or basements. They
are most active during the summer months.
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German
Cockroaches
Physical Characteristics:
Size:
1- 1 1/4 inches
Color: Brown to reddish brown
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Comments:
Adults
are almost identical to the asian cockroach.
Females are slightly darker than the male. |
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Behavior
Characteristics:
The
german cockroach is a common problem worldwide. They
can reproduce very rapidly and are known to transmit
disease as well as cause allergic reactions in many
people. This is a major problem in the inner city although
they thrive just about anywhere. German cockroaches
predominantly live indoors and are usually introduced
into homes in boxes, paper goods, and used appliances.
Although, they can be found all through the home, they
are usually concentrated in the kitchen and bathrooms.
They are very common in commercial restaurants and commercial
kitchens.
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