Cockroaches
There are several different species of cockroaches that may infest a person's home.
Many may be present in small numbers, while some can be present by the thousands.
The following describes several species that thrive in our area.
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
This species of cockroach thrives in the presence of humans. Commonly found in homes,
apartments, restaurants and grocery stores. The German roach has been known to
cause asthma and allergies, and spread several different diseases. Sanitation is a key
ingredient in gaining control over this household pest.
Many may be present in small numbers, while some can be present by the thousands.
The following describes several species that thrive in our area.
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
- Light brown coloration
- Bodies are 1/2 to 5/8 inches in length
- Two dark stripes running lengthwise on the pronotum
- Adults are fully winged
This species of cockroach thrives in the presence of humans. Commonly found in homes,
apartments, restaurants and grocery stores. The German roach has been known to
cause asthma and allergies, and spread several different diseases. Sanitation is a key
ingredient in gaining control over this household pest.
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
This species is a pest that thrives in warm environments and usually enters a house for
food or moisture. Mainly found in the kitchen or bathrooms and in a homes crawl space.
Periplaneta americana
- Bodies are 1 1/2 to 2 inches in length
- Reddish-brown with a light yellow band around the edge of the pronotum
- Adults have well developed wings, but seldom fly
- Capable of flights
This species is a pest that thrives in warm environments and usually enters a house for
food or moisture. Mainly found in the kitchen or bathrooms and in a homes crawl space.
Smokey Brown Cockroach
Periplaneta fuliginosa
Oriental Cockroach
Blatta orientalis
Periplaneta fuliginosa
- Bodies slightly more than 1 inch in length
- Very dark brown to black coloration
- The pronotum is a solid dark color
- Both male's and female's have wings longer than their bodies
- Capable of flight
Oriental Cockroach
Blatta orientalis
- Glossy dark brown to black coloration
- Females nearly 1 1/4 inches long; Males are 1 inch long
- Male's wings cover most of the body
- Female's wings are reduced to mere lobes
- Do not move very fast even when disturbed
Bob Klepac Exterminating Service
for Pest Control in
Bay City, Texas (979) 245-5700
Bellville Sealy, Texas(979) 865-0088
for Pest Control in
Bay City, Texas (979) 245-5700
Bellville Sealy, Texas(979) 865-0088
