Know Your Pest
American Cockroach (Periplanetaamericana)
Appearance:
Adult: 35-40mm long, reddish to dark brown
Life Span:
Eggs (14-16) are contained in the egg-case (ootheca) which is deposited by female in a protected place. Nymphs resemble adults but are flightless. Freshly moulted nymphs are white and they moult 9-13 times before becoming adults. Adult life span is 14-15 months.