COMMON COCKROACHES IN NEW YORK (Articles)

Cockroaches/Blattodea Cockroaches are insects of the order Blattodea, are considered one of the most successful groups of animals and they are among the most common of insects. They are the most successful ancient insect on the planet. Fossil evidence indicates that cockroaches have been on earth approximately 320 million years. Cockroaches are “living fossils”. This means that their basic shape and appearance has n…

  Description: Brown-Banded Cockroach (Supella Longipalpa) both adults and nymphs can be distinguished by the two brownish, broad -bands across the body at the base of the abdomen and at mid-abdomen. Both males and females are quite active, adult males fly readily when disturbed. Photo attribution link: By Saphan [FAL], via Wikimedia Commons   Appearance: Male and female brown-banded cockroache…

Description: Oriental cockroaches (Blatta orientalis) are often called water bugs because of their preference for dark, damp, and cool areas such as those under sinks and washing machines, and in basements. This species, which is less wary and more sluggish than the others, is of concern because it often travels through sewer pipes and lives on filth. The oriental cockroach tends to travel somewhat more slowly t…

Description: American cockroaches (Periplaneta Americana) are often called water bugs. The American cockroach is the largest of the species common to the New York State. This species often becomes abundant in commercial establishments and is most common in the basements and steam tunnels of restaurants, bakeries, food-processing facilities, and grocery stores. American cockroaches look to enter structures through…

Description: German Cockroach (Blatella Germanica) is the most common cockroach found in kitchens in homes and food service establishments. Large numbers can be found clustering together under stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers, and in wall and cabinet voids. German cockroaches usually prefer a moist environment with a relatively high degree of warmth. German cockroaches spend about 75% of their lives in hidi…