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30 COMMON  ROACHES IN FLORIDA

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Surinam Cockroach

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The Surinam Cockroach (Pycnoscelus Surinamensis) grows anywhere between 0.7 and 0.98 inches depending on its food sources.

American Cockroach

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The American Cockroach (Periplaneta Americana) is one of the most common roaches in Florida. Unlike its name suggests, it’s native to Africa.

Florida Woods Cockroach

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The Florida Woods Cockroach (Eurycotis Floridana) is a red-brown roach known for its foul smell. Males release a foul smell when alarmed.

Australian Cockroach

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This Australian roach (Periplaneta Australasiae) has made its way to Florida. It likes tropical climates, especially habitats with water sources.

Banana Cockroach

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These roaches (Panchlora Nivea) have a pale green color and they don’t live inside homes. This is the reason they aren’t considered pests.

German Cockroach

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The German Cockroach (Blattella Germanica) is the most troublesome household roach. It breeds frequently and it reaches maturity faster than other roaches.

Asian Cockroach

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The Asian Cockroach (Blattella Asahinai) looks very similar to the German Cockroach. Unlike the German Cockroach, the Asian Cockroach has been seen as a beneficial insect.

Smoky Brown Cockroach

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This dark cockroach (Periplaneta Fuliginosa) has marks on its back and it can be distinguished from the more popular American Cockroach.

Neoblattella Detersa

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Part of the Ectoviidae family, this species is comprised of multiple smaller sub-species that are all known to live indoors.

Rehn’s Cockroach

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Rehn’s Cockroach is characterized by a brown-golden color. Part of the Ectoviidae family, this cockroach lives inside the house where it’s seen most of the time.

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