Oriental Cockroaches

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The oriental cockroach is one of the most common species of cockroaches found in Georgia. The Oriental Cockroach is black to a dark reddish-brown in color, and its mature size is approximately 1-1/4" long

When disturbed, may run rapidly and adults may fly. Females are wingless, and males have wings. Unlike other pest cockroaches, oriental cockroaches cannot climb up smooth surfaces. Immature Oriental cockroaches resemble adults except that they do not have wings.

Oriental cockroaches generally live in moist areas, but can survive in dry areas if they have access to water. They prefer cooler temperatures around 75 degree can overwinter in protected areas outdoors where temperatures average 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. These cockroaches are common in basements, crawl spaces, cracks and crevices of porches, foundations, and walkways adjacent to buildings. They feed on a wide variety of plant and animal material.

Females produce egg cases and carry them protruding from the tip of the abdomen for about two days. Egg cases are then generally glued to a surface in a hidden location. Egg cases are 3/8 inch long, brown, and purse shaped. Immature cockroaches emerge from egg cases in 6 to 8 weeks and require 6 to 12 months to mature. Adult Oriental cockroaches can live up to one year, during which females produce an average of 150 young. A few cockroaches in a home can quickly create a major infestation of roaches throughout the structure.

Controlling Oriental roaches begins with housekeeping efforts to remove food sources. The roaches that remain can be treated with any of our pest control treatment plans, however having a regularly scheduled pest control service is recommended.

The following links will take you to pages with information on other common types of cockroaches found in Georgia.

Getting rid of Oriental Cockroaches usually requires the use of baits however it is important to get the right concentration of the poison. Our roach control specialists can eliminate your Oriental Cockroach problem, and give you ideas on how to roach-proof your property.