Pest ID Guide

Oriental Cockroaches

Oriental cockroach

Identification

Large, shiny black or dark brown, and slow-moving compared to other roaches.

Habitat

Prefer damp, cool areas: basements, crawl spaces, and drains. Often called "waterbugs."

Why They're A Risk

A sign of a moisture problem somewhere in the home. Where there's one, there's usually a damp spot feeding it.

Signs To Watch For

Sightings near drains, in basements, or in crawl spaces, especially after rain.

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