Common Pests
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are one of the most hated insects, especially when they are found inside homes. There are several different kinds of cockroaches including:
German (found throughout the world; commonly found in restaurants, kitchens and stores where food and moisture are abundant; contaminate food, leave stains, create foul odors and carry disease organisms.)
Oriental (Also known as water bugs or black beetles; more sluggish than other species; give off distinctive unpleasant odor.)
American (Also known as the water bug, the largest house-infesting species, about one and one-half inches long; reddish-brown wings with light markings on thorax.)
Brown Banded (easily recognized by alternating light and dark bands across its back; doesn't multiply as fast as the German, but it is considered harder to control; often found high on walls in picture frames, behind molding, near appliance motors, in light switches, closets and furniture.)
