American

The American cockroach is also called a “waterbug” or “Palmettobug”. These roaches are a reddish-brown color and are 1 1/2 inches or longer. They do have wings, but rarely fly. Their preferred diet is decaying organic matter or sweet foods. They tend to move inside when temperatures drop, entering through pipes, cracks, and crevices. They are generally found in the house near bathtubs or plumbing.

German

The German cockroach is the most common. It is also the most difficult roach to eliminate and control.They are light brown in color and 1/2 to 1-inch long. German roaches carry diseases which can cause health issues for humans. These pests typically cause a german cockroach infestation in the kitchen or other home areas where moisture or food can be found. Sanitation along with regular pest management services are vital to control this pest.

Oriental

The oriental cockroach is a very dark brown to black color and up to 1 ¼ inches long. These are commonly referred to as “waterbugs”. These roaches prefer dark and moist areas for harborage.

Smokybrown

The smoky brown cockroach gets its name from its uniformly shining brownish black to dark mahogany color. They are 1 to 1 ¼ inches long. These roaches require moisture so they are typically found near water sources, most commonly outside around flower beds or other areas of excess moisture.