Brown-banded Cockroach
Category: Cockroaches
Scientific Name: Supella longipalpa
Identification:
Color: Brown with darker bands on wings
Size: ½ inch long
Region: Found throughout the United States
Lifespan: 130-315 days
Important Considerations:
- Brown-banded cockroaches spread 33 kinds of bacteria, 6 kinds of parasitic worms, and 7 other kinds of human pathogens.
- The presence of brown-banded cockroaches in your home can exacerbate asthma attacks and cause allergies.
- Sanitation is especially important in preventing cockroaches from investing your home. It is important to limit moisture buildup in kitchens and bathrooms especially.
Where to Find Them on Your Property?
Brown-banded cockroaches are often found inside homes and other structures. They prefer warm, moist, and high areas. Places to check are kitchen and bathroom cabinets, on picture frames or moulding, in light switches, closets, and furniture.