American Cockroaches

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Characteristics

American Cockroaches can grow up to 4cm-5cm in length.

American Cockroaches are usually reddish-brown/black in color.

Habits

The American cockroach is the largest of the house-infesting roaches and a major pest in the United States. It’s also commonly known as the water bug, the Bombay canary or the palmetto bug. Female American cockroaches make protective cases for their eggs. These cases are capsule-shaped. After forming a capsule, the roach deposits it in a warm, humid area. An average American roach egg capsule contains about 16 eggs.

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