How to Identify a Cockroach
Assess the size of the bug., Look for a yellowish brown band., Consider the climate you live in., Check for any water source nearby., Determine if the cockroach can fly.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assess the size of the bug.
Brown Banded cockroaches grow to be about 5/8ths of an inch long.
They are one of the smallest varieties of cockroaches.
To put that size in perspective, a Brown Banded cockroach is a little bit smaller than the size of an American penny (not including the antennae of course). -
Step 2: Look for a yellowish brown band.
Contrary to what you might think, the Brown Banded cockroach is actually named for a yellow band that can be found on the bug.
Look for two bands--there should be a very thick one at the bottom of the abdomen, and a thinner band running across the mid-abdomen area., Brown Banded cockroaches generally only live in hotter, drier climates.
If you are having a cockroach problem but live in a humid, mid or low temperature climate, you are probably dealing with another kind of cockroach., Brown Banded cockroaches detest the water--as such, they are not often found near any sort of water source.
If you have found a cockroach living near your sink or toilet, it is more than likely not a Brown Banded cockroach., Unlike the German cockroach, the Brown Banded cockroach will fly off if disturbed.
If you notice a small cockroach flying through the air, chances are it is a Brown Banded cockroach. -
Step 3: Consider the climate you live in.
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Step 4: Check for any water source nearby.
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Step 5: Determine if the cockroach can fly.
Detailed Guide
Brown Banded cockroaches grow to be about 5/8ths of an inch long.
They are one of the smallest varieties of cockroaches.
To put that size in perspective, a Brown Banded cockroach is a little bit smaller than the size of an American penny (not including the antennae of course).
Contrary to what you might think, the Brown Banded cockroach is actually named for a yellow band that can be found on the bug.
Look for two bands--there should be a very thick one at the bottom of the abdomen, and a thinner band running across the mid-abdomen area., Brown Banded cockroaches generally only live in hotter, drier climates.
If you are having a cockroach problem but live in a humid, mid or low temperature climate, you are probably dealing with another kind of cockroach., Brown Banded cockroaches detest the water--as such, they are not often found near any sort of water source.
If you have found a cockroach living near your sink or toilet, it is more than likely not a Brown Banded cockroach., Unlike the German cockroach, the Brown Banded cockroach will fly off if disturbed.
If you notice a small cockroach flying through the air, chances are it is a Brown Banded cockroach.
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