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Brownbanded Cockroaches
Supella longipalpa
Brown-banded cockroaches get their name from the two lighter bands they have across their dark brownish bodies. Male brown-banded roaches have full wings that reach beyond the tip of their pointed abdomens, but females have underdeveloped wings that prohibit them from flying. The brown-banded cockroach can live for about 206 days.
Pest Stats
Color
Brown, with pronounced banding across wings
Legs
6
Shape
Oval
Size
1/2" long
Antennae
Yes
Region
Found throughout U.S.
Brownbanded Cockroach Photos
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Watch this video to learn more about the most common cockroach species that can infest your home.
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Check out the tips in this video to help you prevent and treat cockroach infestations.
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Learn about the common types of cockroaches that might find a way into your home.
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Cockroaches are more than just a nuisance. They can spread Salmonella and other diseases. Watch this video to learn more.
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Find out how cockroaches can affect people who suffer from allergies and asthma.
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The saliva, droppings and decomposing bodies of cockroaches contain allergen proteins which are known to trigger allergies and increase the severity of asthma symptoms. For more on cockroaches, check out the cockroach pest guide.
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An allergy to cockroaches could set off adult or pediatric asthma. Cockroach allergens can be environmental triggers for asthma. Learn more about the health implications of cockroaches here.
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Dr. Jim Fredericks discusses what makes cockroaches an allergy trigger for some people.
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What are the most common areas in the home where cockroaches are found? Dr. Jim Fredericks discusses the most popular cockroach hangouts.
Brown-banded cockroaches get their name from the two lighter bands they have across their dark brownish bodies. Male brown-banded roaches have full wings that reach beyond the tip of their pointed abdomens, but females have underdeveloped wings that prohibit them from flying. The brown-banded cockroach can live for about 206 days.
Pest Stats
Color
Brown, with pronounced banding across wings
Legs
6
Shape
Oval
Size
1/2" long
Antennae
Yes
Region
Found throughout U.S.
Videos View All Videos
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Watch this video to learn more about the most common cockroach species that can infest your home.
-
Check out the tips in this video to help you prevent and treat cockroach infestations.
-
Learn about the common types of cockroaches that might find a way into your home.
-
Cockroaches are more than just a nuisance. They can spread Salmonella and other diseases. Watch this video to learn more.
-
Find out how cockroaches can affect people who suffer from allergies and asthma.
-
The saliva, droppings and decomposing bodies of cockroaches contain allergen proteins which are known to trigger allergies and increase the severity of asthma symptoms. For more on cockroaches, check out the cockroach pest guide.
-
An allergy to cockroaches could set off adult or pediatric asthma. Cockroach allergens can be environmental triggers for asthma. Learn more about the health implications of cockroaches here.
-
Dr. Jim Fredericks discusses what makes cockroaches an allergy trigger for some people.
-
What are the most common areas in the home where cockroaches are found? Dr. Jim Fredericks discusses the most popular cockroach hangouts.
