General
Small light brown to brown in colour and is often mistaken for the German cockroach.
Females are much darker than males and their abdomens are rounder and broader.
Males’ wings cover the whole abdomen – females do not.
Wings have pale markings across the upper third. Egg cases are usually fastened
to furniture, walls and ceilings.
Significance
Needs hot conditions to survive; it prefers 27°C +. Typically
found in light switches,
electrical appliances, motor housings etc.
Control
An established infestation will be difficult to control, because
the cockroaches will be distributed throughout the building in
difficult to reach harbourages.
Integrated programme approach for elimination is essential. Spot
treatment is ineffective.
