Pest Identification

This roach is the most common roach found infesting structures. They are most commonly found in any type of structure ranging from schools, restaurants, food processing, hotels, apartments, commercial buildings, to private homes. They are easily identified by two vertical lines just behind the head to the base of the wings on the "pronotum".  The infestation can come from shopping at a grocery store to having someone visit from out of town, bringing them in luggage.  The areas of concern will start with kitchens and bathrooms, then spread to other areas as they reproduce.  The main problem with this roach is its ability to reproduce at a fast rate.  Growing from egg to a reproductive adult takes only 40-50 days.  A female roach will carry the egg capsule called an "oothecae", to protect it from predators.  Once mature, roughly 35-45 babies emerge called "nymphs".  The nymphs go through several growing stages called "instars".  There are about 6-7 instars before becoming an adult.  The nymph sheds its exoskeleton to enable it to grow.  The control of this roach is not as difficult as it has been in the past.