Different Types of Cockroaches

German cockroach, Blattela Germanica

 

• Life spans from 14-26 weeks.

• Incubation period from 17days onwards.

• Light brown 10-15mm long two dark brown bands on pronotum.(head)

• Female may produce 30 per ootheca (egg).

• Mainly found in areas were moisture and warmth such climates exists in kitchens were motors from white goods and food sources are high.

• Will eat any foods this is why it is important to keep extremely clean premises especially when infestation present

• Can be found in cracks and crevices look in door hinges of cupboards and behind fridge.

 

American Cockroach, Periplanta americana

• - 28-44mm long

• - Life spans 15-84weeks

• - Incubation period from 25-40days

• - Red/brown with yellow band to rear of pronotum (head)

• - Ootheca (egg) may be found glued to surfaces

• - Produces up to 50 egg cases*

• - Each egg case may contain up to 25 eggs

• - Males shorter then female

• - Found in dark moist areas basements and sewer or subfloor located both indoor and outdoor.

         

 

Smokey Brown, Periplanta fulinosa

 

• - 30-35mm long

• - Life span 23-43weeks

• - Incubation period 40 days

• - Brown to black

• - Producing up to 20 egg casings

• - Each egg case contains up to 26 eggs

• - Warm moist places example garages out house also known to invade houses.

 

 

Australia Cockroach, Periplaneta australasiae

 

• - 30-35mm long

• - Dark body with yellow areas on upper  thorax and on the margins of front wings

• - Produces up to 24 eggs in a life time

• - Found in warmer areas often outside in vegetation.

 

 

 

Brown Banded Cockroach, Supellains longipalpa

 

• - 13-15mm long

• - Life spans 12-16 weeks

• - Incubation period 40 days

• - Light brown

• - Produces up to 18 eggs usually glued to surface

- Mostly found inside of buildings, wardrobes, office, furniture, restaurants, and hospitals

 

 

Oriental Cockroach, Blatta orientalis

 

• - 20-24mm long

• - Life span 9-35 weeks

• - Incubation period 40-80 days

• - Produces up 14 egg cases in a life span

• - Each egg case containing up to 18 eggs

• - Mostly found in cooler climates, such as vegetation or damp subfloors, walls or cellars.

 

 

 

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