CockRoaches

American cockroach adults are 1 and 1/2 inches long (38mm) American cockroaches are reddish brown and have a yellowish margin on the body region behind the head. In residential areas, these cockroaches live in basements and sewers, and may move outdoors into yards during warm weather. They feed on a wide variety of plant and animal material. American Cockroaches are one of the largest roaches in the world.

Adults are about 5/8 inch long (17mm). Adult German cockroaches are light brown except for the shield behind the head marked with two dark stripes, which run lengthwise on the body. Young roaches are wingless and nearly black with a single light stripe running down the middle of the back. During the day, these roaches may be found hiding clustered behind baseboard molding, in cracks around cabinets, closets or pantries, and in and under stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers. Without food or water, adults may die in two weeks, but they can live a month without water.