Pinellas Termite and Pest Control

Sunday, 22 February 2009 17:50 - Brown-banded Cockroaches

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:50:11 +0100

Supella longipalpa
1/4" - 1/2"

Recognized by the light and dark bands on its back, the brown-banded roach is also known as the furniture roach because it lays eggs on home furnishings. This cockroach prefers a dry habitat and lives inside light switches, lamps, and luggage. It can cause extensive damage to wallpaper, fabric, books, etc. Females produce 600 offspring. Covered under the Brantley Year ‘Round Protection Plan.

Sunday, 22 February 2009 17:47 - German Cockroach

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:47:57 +0100

(Blatella germanica)
5/8"

The brownish-yellow German roach, or croton bug, has two dark stripes behind its head and prefers warm, dark, humid environments. It leaves a pungent odor and causes stains. It is often found in kitchen cabinets, ceiling voids, appliance motors, and bathrooms. Females produce 36 offspring every 30 to 40 days. Covered under the Brantley Year ‘Round Protection Plan.

Sunday, 22 February 2009 17:42 - Oriental Cockroaches

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:42:41 +0100

(Blatta orientalis)
1" - 1 1/2"

The black Oriental roach is also known as the black beetle, sewer roach, or waterbug. This roach inhabits cool, damp places like drains, sewers, and crawl spaces. They emit a pungent odor, and females produce approximately 200 offspring. Covered under the Brantley Year ‘Round Protection Plan