American Cockroach

OVERVIEW

• Largest species of common cockroach ( 1.5 in. or larger)
• Also known as the waterbug and palmetto bug
• Reddish brown with a yellow margin behind the head
• Considered one of the fastest running insects
• Despite the name, it was introduced to the United States from Africa
• Lives in warm, moist areas
• Common in basements, crawl spaces, sewers, and crevices of porches and foundations
• Feeds on decaying organic matter especially fermenting foods