SIZE: Oriental cockroaches range from 1 to 2 inches in length.
DESCRIPTION: Oriental cockroaches appear dark brown and can sometimes appear as black due to their darkness. Females have undeveloped wings whereas males have short wings that are smaller than their body.
BEHAVIOR:
In many cases, these big cockroaches find the interior of homes to be their perfect environment especially in harsh weather seasons. When very hot, cold, dry, moist and windy situations arise outside, those roaches emerge as distressed, and our houses and homes, unfortunately, frequently provide the safest habitat for them. They don’t have any different markings from other cockroaches other than the disproportionately small length in their wings, which is the best way to identify them. The male’s wings touch over ½ of the abdomens size. Males typically don’t fly, however can be capable of flying when in danger. On the opposite hand, the female adult Oriental cockroach cannot fly at all. In fact, her wings are so small that they’re barely visible, almost seems as if they have been connected to the wrong insect.
HABITATS
Numerous individuals call Oriental cockroaches “water bugs” since they like moist regions. (They may likewise be alluded to as a ‟black cockroach.”) One of the most likely indoor areas you’ll discover Oriental cockroaches is in the basement, particularly around sump pumps and watery, moist areas. Condensation buildup in walls or around air conduits may create a perfect environment for these cockroaches. Plumbing problems that are not immediately fixed cause soggy and moist environments that are perfect for Oriental Cockroaches. Oriental cockroaches require extremely wet environments when living outside. They are ordinarily found in storm and sanitary sewers, high vegetation, tree gaps that gather water, under mulch beds and other similar areas. Oriental cockroaches like cool, moist places and lean towards the darker areas like basements, drains, garages, and wood stacks. In the event that they adventure further into a home, it is typically looking for food. They are bound to be found in or close to single-family homes with yards, however may likewise be found in bigger structures as long as they have a decent wellspring of water. Oriental insects are not as quick as other cockroaches due to the fact they can’t climb smooth vertical surfaces, you may discover them stuck inside sinks or tubs.
TIPS FOR CONTROL
How to get rid of Oriental Cockroaches?
If an Oriental cockroach infestation is discovered, there are many ways you can reduce the population and make your home not suitable for them:
