Brown-Banded Roach

Brown-banded cockroaches have two light brown bands across a darker brown body. They have the typical short, wide oval body of a roach with six legs, two antennae and wings. Brown banded cockroaches are relatively small, only getting to be about a half inch in length.

 

These cockroaches need less water than some other local species, which means they may choose to live in wider areas of your homes, rather than sticking to basements or kitchens. They avoid light and also prefer warmer temperatures, thriving in the high 70°F to low 90°F ranges, so they enjoy dark, warm places (such as under your bed). Because of their reduced need for water, preference for warmer temperatures, and small size, you'll be more likely to find these cockroaches in areas like upper cabinets, in and around electronics (like appliance motors), and inside furniture.

 

These pests can live for the better part of the year, with females laying around a dozen eggs in a capsule about every two weeks. This allows for extensive population increases in a short period of time.

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To learn even more about brown-banded roaches, check out our blog post