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SMOKY-BROWN COCKROACH (Periplaneta fuliginosa)

Key Biology

  • ¼ inch long as an adult
  • Mahogany brown to blank without any type of pattern

Distribution/Habits

  • Abundant outdoors in tree holes, wood piles and attics of houses
  • Prefers areas moist, dark, warm and secluded from heavy airflow
  • Areas without adequate ventilation, attics, eaves, soffits, wall voids