The American cockroach is also sometimes called a water bug, flying water bug, and, in some areas of the South, the palmetto bug. It is the largest of the common species, growing to 1 1/4 inches or more in length. It is reddish-brown, with a pale brown or yellow border on the upper surface of the pronotum.
Oriental roaches are large roaches that are not very common insects in the Fort Worth/Dallas area. They are more common in West Texas. They can often be found around decaying organic matter, and in sewers, drains, damp basements, porches, and other damp locations. They can be found outside in bushes, under leaf ground cover, under mulch, and around other damp places outdoors.
Smoky Brown Roach adults are a little over 1 inch long, and both sexes have wings that are longer than the abdomen. They are very dark mahogany in color; no light markings appear on the pronotum (below the head). These are very prevalent throughout our area. They live outdoors, in attics, and inside structures.
While many Southerners have come quite accustomed to the sight of bugs, there is still something utterly spine-tingling about seeing a cockroach scurrying across the floor of your home. Unfortunately, since the great state of Texas isn’t only one of the hottest states in the......
Upon hearing the word “cockroach,” most people involuntarily grimace or shudder. These bugs don’t have a good reputation, and they’re usually towards the top of people’s “Most Disgusting Pests” lists. But are cockroaches all that bad? Let’s take a look. The Good The truth is......