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- Appearance
- The American cockroach is about 1 3/8 - 2 1/8 inches in length and reddish-brown in color. The area behind the head has a yellowish band around the edge.
- Habit
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These roaches are very aggressive and strong fliers. They prefer warm, damp areas and are likely to be seen in bakeries, restaurants, basements and outdoors.
- Diet
- These scavengers will eat almost anything, although they prefer fermenting foods. They are commonly found in food preparation areas.
- Reproduction
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The female produces about 9 to 10 egg capsules in her lifetime. Each capsule contains an average of 14 to 16 eggs. The nymphs molt about 13 times in about 600 days before reaching maturity.
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