Appearance
About one inch long. Females are black, with an oval shape and no
wings. Males are thinner and have wings.
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Behavior
Common everywhere but the Southeast, these pests invade homes during
colder months.
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Habitat
This roach lives in sewers and storm culverts. They often enter through
floor drains and live in basements and crawl spaces.
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Treatment
These pests can be controlled with granular baits. Risk of infestation
can be reduced by: keeping firewood, stacks of bricks, etc. away from
the home; repairing plumbing leaks to eliminate water sources; not
allowing dirt and leaves to accumulate around your home's foundation;
and sealing exterior cracks. |
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