Western Exterminators - Pest Control Services California, Arizona, Nevada

Cockroaches: American Cockroach | Brownbanded Cockroach | German Cockroach | Oriental Cockroach

	Common name:	Latin name:	Class:	Order:	Family:
	Brownbanded Cockroach	Supella Longipalpa (F)	Insecta	Blattodea	Blattellidae

	Size:
	Adults are about 1/2 inch (13 mm) long. Females are a little shorter than the males.
	Characteristics:
	Named for the two wide stripes running side to side on thorax and abdomen, seen even through the opaque wings on the adults, which give ‘banded’ appearance. Females have broader abdomen and shorter wings than males, which cover entire abdomen. They are capable of flight.
	Color:
	Males are yellow brown in color while females are darker brown.
	Where Found:
	Originated in Africa but introduced in U.S. from Cuba in 1903. Mostly found in warmer states than in northern areas
	Habitat:
	Mostly indoors throughout the house--in bedrooms, furniture, closets, particularly on high shelves, behind pictures on walls, and behind moldings. Generally occur only in houses or apartments where temperatures are higher than most people would consider comfortable.
	Food:
	All types of food products will sustain this insect.
	Biology:
	Temperature for optimum development is above 80° F (27° C) and homes are seldom kept at such high temperatures. Therefore, the infestation potential for the Brownbanded Cockroach in homes is considerably less. Where food is abundant and temperatures are high, the species can become extremely plentiful. Females carry their egg capsules (3/16 inch long) for 24 to 36 hours before attaching them to an object, possibly the kitchen sink, furniture, walls, shelves, bedding, draperies, behind pictures on walls, or other handy places, usually in clusters. They appear to be "clusters of seeds" varying in color from yellowish to reddish brown. A few days after they are formed, the fertile eggs show greenish through the walls of the oöthecae (capsule containing the eggs) and shortly before hatching, the eyes of the young are visible. The incubation period for the eggs is the longest among most cockroach species, averaging 49 days at 82° F (28° C) and 95.6 days at 72.5° F (22.5° C). About 14 fertile oöthecae are formed per female; the maximum number of eggs normally being produced per capsule about 18. Each female and her offspring are capable of producing over 600 cockroaches in one year. Adults may live up to 10 months.
	Damage:
	Mostly a nuisance.
	Invasion:
	Transported inside with paper products and packaging, furniture and used appliances.
	Control:
	Preparation will be necessary in order to treat for this pest. All cupboards in kitchen and bathroom areas will need to be emptied. Since this insect also lives in higher areas once established, inspection and treatment may need to be made in closets, furniture, under picture frames, around high shelves and ceiling or wall moldings. Cracks and crevices in all of these areas require treatment. Due to the thoroughness required during the treatment process, you may want to use a professional exterminator. Continued monitoring and possible additional treatments may be necessary. Contacting the insects with the material is essential to control. Use of residual liquid pesticides and dust formulations injected in wall voids is recommended. When using any pesticide, be sure it is registered for the target pest/location. Read the entire label prior to use. Follow all label directions, restrictions, and precautions.