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Pest ID Fact Sheet AMERICAN COCKROACH SCIENTIFIC NAME: Periplaneta americana Description: Large 1 ¼”‐2” in length, reddish‐brown with yellow band behind the head. Both males and females have fully‐developed wings but are only moderately good fliers. Habits: Considered peridomestic (live both indoors and outdoors) They are common in sewers and storm drains. Due to their preferred habitats, they are capable of transmitting bacteria that causes food poisoning. When found in structures, they usually prefer food storage areas, basements, and crawl spaces. They are omnivorous and show a fondness for fermenting foods. Control: Prevention (exclusion in the case of peridomestic cockroaches), Good Sanitation, Use of baits, IGRs, aerosols, and/or residual pesticide applications in cracks & crevices and occasionally on surfaces or in voids. Read & Follow all product labels. Target Specialty Training Department Trainingsupport@target‐specialty.com
