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| Description |
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| The brown-banded cockroach is a small
species of cockroach, measuring about 3/4 of an
inch long. It is tan to light brown. It has two
light-colored bands across its wings and
abdomen. The bands are often partly obscured by
the wings and sometimes appear to be broken or
irregular. While the female has a wider body,
the male has long wings, which cover a majority
of its body. |
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| Biology/Habitat |
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| The brown-banded cockroach is found mostly
in the northeast, south, and midwest regions of
the United States. They are nocturnal and
require less moisture than the German cockroach
so they tend to be found mostly in homes. Male
brown-banded cockroaches have been known to fly.
Brown-banded cockroaches often hide their egg
cases in or under furniture, and behind
wallpaper, mounted pictures, posters and
calendars. |
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| Prevention Tips |
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• Eliminate all food sources such as
decontaminated food and grease.
• Keep storage areas neat and sanitary.
• Eliminate all holes and other points of entry.
• Seal or repair all cracks and crevices as they
are excellent nesting and breeding sites.
• Eliminate all water sources, including leaks,
puddles and flooded areas.
• Ensure that all garbage cans have a tightly
sealed lid. |
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