SIZE: Brown-banded roaches measure about ½ inch long or 1.27cm. Adult females can be much smaller.
DESCRIPTION: Brown-band cockroaches are as they sound, with 2 brown bands running around their wings and abdomen. Females are a dark brown color while males are a light brown color. Both male and female have brown bands running across their wings and abdomen. Although females can’t use their wings to fly the males can if they feel that they are being disturbed.
BEHAVIOR: Like all cockroaches these brown-banded cockroaches love to eat everything as well all the way from any organic matter to feces, but one thing they love to eat is glue which is why you can find them nibbling on stamps, books, wallpaper, envelopes, etc. They also seek for bodily fluids like body oils and skin cells. These roaches will look for open cans, and containers to feast. Brown-banded roaches are known to spread 33 types of bacteria such as protozoa that can cause dieses, gastroenteritis, and even diarrhea.
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HABITAT: Brown-banded roaches are found mainly in indoor areas due to their love for heat. They can found behind fridges, stoves, TV’s and electrical components that give off heat. They can also be found hiding within hollow parts of furniture, under clutter, or picture frames on walls. Unlike most cockroach’s brown-banded cockroaches don’t require moist environments as long as they have a water source nearby. Due to their preference for starchy materials these pests can be found in offices, apartments, kitchens and even hospitals. Regular methods may not work for brown-banded cockroaches which is why they can be a little difficult to get rid of without a professionals help. Infestations can get out of hand very quick as they spread very quickly, females egg capsules are yellowish-brown in color and they stick the egg sacks to walls, ceilings or furniture within your home which is why it is important to be careful with moving furniture as it can spread the
How to get rid of brown band cockroaches?
