Cockroaches
Oriental cockroaches: identification & oriental cockroach control
Oriental cockroaches thrive in cool, damp spaces like basements, crawl spaces and window wells. Control combines moisture correction, exterior perimeter treatment and baiting where they harbor.
How to identify oriental cockroaches
- What it looks like
- Glossy dark brown to black; females are broad and wingless-looking, males have short wings.
- Size
- 1 to 1.25 inches
- Where you'll find it
- Basements, crawl spaces, drains, window wells, leaf litter and under mulch.
- Commonly confused with
- Ground beetles are hard-shelled with short antennae.
Signs of oriental cockroaches in your home
- Slow-moving black roaches on floors
- Strong musty odor
- Activity near sump pumps and floor drains
Oriental cockroaches questions homeowners ask
What is the shiny black bug in my basement?
Commonly an Oriental cockroach, especially if it is slow-moving and near moisture.
How do I keep Oriental roaches out?
Dry the crawl space, fix leaks, seal door sweeps and clear leaf litter and mulch from the foundation.
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