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American Cockroach Identification and Control in Utah

Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.

PERIPLANETA AMERICANA
PERIPLANETA AMERICANA

The American cockroach is is reddish brown in color with a lighter border around the head. They can be up to 2 inches in length.

An immature American cockroach is smaller than the adults, coloration is variable and they have no wings.

American cockroaches can live outdoors and indoors. They move indoors during hot weather and flooding and can usually be found in basements or on the first floor. They can be found in warm, moist areas such as under sinks, in bathtubs, sewer drains and in furnace and boiler rooms.

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Where do they live
Where do they live

You can find American cockroaches under the sink, behind kitchen cabinets, under countertops, behind the fridge, or near drains and pipes. American cockroaches can be found in southern Utah but are generally not found in Northern Utah.

Name:

Periplaneta americana

Diet:

Decaying vegetation, insect remains and sweets

Home:

Outdoors

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How To Keep Cockroaches Away
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American cockroaches are typically coming from the outside or up from drains. To prevent these cockroaches make sure that buildings are well sealed and your are addressing the exterior as well as the interior.

  • Make sure doors have good sweeps and do not allow cockroach entry.

  • Make sure utility lines are well sealed.

  • Prevent cockroaches from entering through drains.

  • Improve sanitation by deep cleaning infested areas.

  • Utilize cockroach traps to locate harborage locations and infestation levels

  • Vacuum (with a HEPA filter) existing roaches and egg cases.

  • Dispose of trash regularly to remove food and shelter sources.

  • Utilize cockroach baits on the exterior of the building.

  • Use cockroach baits on the interior.

  • Treat around window and doors.

Why Are They Significant
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  • May carry diseases

  • Can cause allergic reactions or asthma symptoms

  • Can become a nuisance

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