Light or dark brown;
about 1/2-inch in length. Both
males (long and thin) and females (more oval) have lighter-colored
bands
running across their wings.
Habitat
Like German cockroaches,
brown-banded cockroaches are
found in kitchens and bathrooms. However, because they require less
moisture,
they are also found in bedrooms, living rooms, closets, bookcases, even
light
switches and furniture. This adaptability can make roach
control difficult.
Diet
Brown-banded cockroaches are omnivorous
and will eat
anything that possesses organic matter, even organic glues used in
books and
cabinets.
Roach control: brown-banded
cockroach
Preventing cockroaches from entering your home in
the
first place is critical to roach control.
Inspect all incoming food goods, boxes and used furniture and
appliances for
cockroaches or their eggs, and remove them with a vacuum or by
otherwise
killing them. In commercial facilities, avoid storing food items in
cardboard
boxes on shelves. In homes, store paper bags in the garage or away from
the
kitchen, utility room and bathrooms. Sealing holes and cracks around
plumbing
pipes under sinks, behind toilets, etc. is essential for roach
control.
Cockroaches pose serious health
risks to your family or business. Good
sanitation, a thorough inspection, and professional baits/treatments
are all
part of an effective roach control strategy.
