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Periplaneta americana
Large fast-running roaches that can fly short distances and thrive in damp, dark spaces near plumbing — a major contamination risk.
3.8–5 cm (1.5–2 in)
Reddish-brown with a glossy sheen, oval body, long slender legs, large eyes, and long thin antennae.
Functional in adults; capable of short flights.
Highly opportunistic — crumbs, spills, sweet and starchy foods, proteins in grease, garbage, and decaying matter.
Nocturnal, very fast on the ground, with short flight capability. A single female lays up to 30 egg cases (~40 eggs each).
Warm, moist, dark spaces — drains, sewers, basements, machinery rooms, plumbing voids, and crawlspaces.
Spread bacteria and pathogens through droppings, urine, and contact with food surfaces. Trigger allergies and asthma.
Every american roach engagement follows our proven three-step methodology — tailored precisely to this pest.
Inspect kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and plumbing voids for droppings, egg cases, and live roaches.
Apply gel baits, residual insecticides, and traps; eliminate water sources; seal entry points.
Monitor monthly and maintain sanitation, leak repair, and food sealing protocols.
The most common things people ask us about american roach — straight from years of fieldwork.
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