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San Bernardino,
Riverside and Ventura Counties Call:
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| Description |
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| The smokybrown cockroach is one of the
largest species of cockroach. They are winged
and grow to a length of 1 1/4 - 1 3/8 inches. It is
related to the American cockroach. It is
reddish-brown in color, however, unlike the
lighter shade of brown which is sometimes found
in the American cockroach. |
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| Biology/Habitat |
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| The smokybrown cockroach prefers warm and
humid environments. It often lives around the
perimeter of buildings, and is a common species
outdoors in the southern US states. It can feed
off of a wide array of organic, including
decaying matter. Like most cockroaches, it is a
scavenger. It tends to need greater moisture
than the other cockroaches, requiring water
every two to three days. |
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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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