Roaches

The four different species of cockroach present in Pennsylvania are:

German Roach

Oriental Roach

Brown Banded Roach

American Roach

Identifying Roaches:

Roaches are flat and oval shaped, with two antennae, which will vary in length depending on species

Roaches have wings, though not all roaches will use them to fly

Coloration:

Roaches can be light tan to dark brown, some species have stripes or bands on their backs or heads.

Roaches are a nuisance because they infest homes, businesses and other structures and they are able to spread disease and cause other health issues. Most indoor roach infestations are treated in the same manner and with the same roach control products, regardless of the species. It is important to be sure you are dealing with roaches and not a beetle infestation as the treatments are very different for these two pests.