Oriental Cockroach
Category: Cockroaches
Scientific Name: Drosophila species
Identification:
Color: Black
Size: 1 inch long
Region: Found in the Northern United States
Lifespan: 1 year
Important Considerations:
- Oriental cockroaches will eat almost anything. They prefer feeding on food and decaying food or plants.
- This breed of cockroach is known for its pungent, roachy smell.
- In general, all breeds of cockroaches are major sources of disease. They carry 33 kinds of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms, and other kinds of pathogens.
Where to Find Them on Your Property?
Oriental cockroaches are very hardy and can survive well both inside and outside — even in freezing temperatures. If you have cockroaches in your yard, they are likely living in sewers or under debris, rocks, stones, firewood, or other places that are dark and damp. Inside, they also seek areas of high moisture. They particularly like pipes, drains, basements, or crawl spaces.