Brown Banded Roaches

Brown Banded Roaches get their name from the two light bands that cross their darker brown bodies. The females wings only cover 3/4 of their body while the males wings extend beyond the end of their abdomen.

Pest Description: 

• Color: Light brown to brown
• Legs: 6 
• Shape: Oval
• Size: 1/2” 
• Antennae: Yes
• Region: Throughout the United States
• Habits: Brown-banded roaches prefer warmer and drier environments than German roaches. 
• Habitat: Brown-banded roaches can be found throughout structures, preferring hiding places which are up off the floor, such as Crown molding, behind wall hangings, in furniture, appliances, computers and furniture. 
• Threats: People with allergies are at risk since medical studies have recently shown that cockroach allergens cause allergies and can bring on asthma attacks, particularly in young children.