Cockroach Glossary

German Cockroaches

German Cockroach

Have you recently made a used home goods purchase only to find that shortly after you’ve noticed a few cockroaches inside your property? If so, it may be German Cockroaches. This type of cockroach is known to enter your home unbeknownst to you. They often stow-away in various used products brought into your home and …

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Turkestan Cockroaches

Turkestan Cockroach

In the Southwestern part of the United States, including California, Turkestan cockroaches, which are mostly rusty red in color, have become among one of the most common types of pests since being transported here in the 1970’s, which reports show most likely came from military gear traveling from either Afghanistan or the Middle East. Since …

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Oriental Cockroach

Oriental Cockroach

What is an Oriental Cockroach? There are thousands of species of cockroaches; however, Oriental cockroaches, also known as water bugs, are one of the most commonly found in your home. These cockroaches range anywhere from about 1-inch to 1 1/4-inch long with deep brown to almost black shiny skin, and they are mainly outdoor scavengers …

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American Cockroach

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American cockroaches are one of the most prominent types of pests in the U.S., so chances are, you have witnessed these rather large roaches at least once in your lifetime either around or in your property, especially in dark, humid places, such as the boiler room, basement, laundry room, kitchen, or bathroom, where they prefer …

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