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German Roach

Can cause infection and disease
Found in moist areas
Up to 5/8" long
One female produces 35,000 offspring in one year
Feeds on practically anything

American Roach

Also known as Palmetto or Flying Water Bug
Largest of the species - up to 1.25" long
Attracted to sweets - grains - hair - soap
Found in home foundations - under wood and near pools

Oriental Roach

Also referred to as the Waterbug - up to 1.25" long
The filthiest of the species
Found outdoors - migrates indoors in cold weather

Smokey Brown Roach

Related to American Roaches - but smaller
Feeds on plant material - decaying matter
Found in wood shingle roofs - gutters

Australian Roach

Similar in appearance to American roaches
Rarely more than 1.25 inches long
Females drop their egg capsules in cracks and crevices
Approximately 24 eggs per egg capsule
Found primarily in southern warm humid environments

Florida Wood Roach

Found in fire wood
Small, usually not more than 2/3 inch long
Females do not fly
Especially troublesome in May and June [mating season]

Cuban Roach

Green in color
Tropical species
Found in moist humid environments
Nests outdoors

Brown Roach

Resembles the American roach
Broader body than American roach
Found in sewers, bark of trees and similar environments
Egg capsules are usually glued on walls by female

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