2. Cockroaches belongs to order
Dictoptera
Mouth parts of Cockroach is
Chewing and Biting
Wing type of Cockroach is
Tegmen
Leg Type is Cursorial (walking leg)
Antenna type is
Setaceous (Bristle-like)
13. Cockroach Species
Species Size Life Span Preferred Habitats
American Large
1.3-2.1
1.5-2.0 yr Needs water, commonly breeds in
sewer systems & underground
utility systems.
Oriental Medium
1.0-1.3
1.0-3.0 yr Prefers high humidity areas, can
withstand freezing temps, often in
basements, garages, crawl spaces.
Brownbanded Small
0.5-0.6
90-280 days Can withstand dryer conditions,
often lives in electrical equipment,
attaches egg cases anywhere.
German Small
0.4-0.6
2-6 months Retains egg case until hatching,
needs warmth, & water, often
around food processing areas.
14. Cockroach Management
Monitor (sticky traps, flushing
agents, determine extent of population)
Sanitation
Exclusion (caulking, parameter
sprays)
Crack & Crevice Sprays
or Dusts (treat all areas at once)
Baits (eliminate other foods!)