Roaches

Woods Roach

Size: 1/2-inch to 1 inch in length.

Color: Reddish brown to dark brown. Females do not have fully developed wings, the wings are much smaller.

Behavior – These live primarily outdoors and are considered a nuisance pest. It does not breed inside homes. Adult males usually mature around June and July and are active at night. They are good fliers and will fly into porch lights and may crawl inside.

Habitat – They live in leaf piles, firewood stacks and similar outdoor locations. Homes located on wooded lots may be more likely to encounters problems with these cockroaches.

Tips for Control – Changing outdoor lights to yellow "bug" lights can help reduce the number of roaches attracted to a home. Or simply keep lights turned off.

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