Brown Banded Cockroach - Supella longipalpa
Size:1/2" long

• They are attracted to food and water. They will eat anything that is organic. Even the cardboard and glue that holds books together.
• They are nocturnal and live in groups.
• They travel through many types of waste then walk over, and defecate on, kitchen counters, plates, silverware and etc.
• They are known to carry disease-causing bacteria.
• They trigger allergies that contribute to asthma.

Starve them . . .

• Store food in tightly covered containers
• Scour the kitchen, and keep it clean
• Repair leaks and seal gaps around pipes
• Don't leave pet food unattended

Eliminate their shelter . . .

• Remove clutter and debris both inside and out
• Secure loose wallpaper, counters, and splashboard
• Empty and clean bookshelves
• Throw away old paper bags and cardboard- great hiding places.

German Cockroach
Warm moist areas, Kitchens and bathrooms, tight cracks.

Brownbanded
Throughout the house, usually in high locations. In closets, under furniture and in heat generating appliances (toasters, oven drawers, etc.)

Oriental
Below ground level, crawlspaces, basements and floor dains. Overwinters in cisterns and other protected outdoor areas.

American
Usually in commercial structures. Prefers warm, moist locations in basements, near heating pipes and drains, pipe chase areas and sewers. Forages mostly on first floors.

1. Identify the species.
2. Find their hiding places.
3. Eliminate their access to food, water and shelter.
4. Do repairs to prevent future invasions.
5. Choose effective, safe, environmentally sensitive controls.