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There are over 3,000 different species of cockroaches across the globe, some considered pests and others beneficial in their natural environments. In South Africa, the three main types commonly found in homes are the German cockroach, Oriental cockroach, and American cockroach.
Did you know that different cockroach species prefer different areas of your home or business? Accurate identification is the first step to effective control. Let's explore some of the most common culprits:
Notorious for their world-wide distribution, German cockroaches are easily identifiable by 2 dark longitudinal stripes on their pronotum. Adults grow to approximately 12 – 15mm in length.
(Blatta orientalis)
(Periplaneta americana)
The American cockroach is one of the largest pest cockroaches to invade homes and commercial properties.
Also known as the ‘Palmetto bug’ because they live on trees, the American cockroach prefers dark, humid and undisturbed areas and can be found in subfloors, basements, kitchens, roof voids and bathrooms of homes.
(Supella longipalpa)
One of the smallest pest cockroaches, brown banded adult cockroaches are approximately 10 – 15mm in length and characterised by yellow-brown stripes across their abdomen.
(Ectobius Lapponicus)
(Ectobius Panzeri)
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